Governance Officer

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Salary: Grade 5 (£23,487 – £27,116 p.a. pro rata, depending on experience)

This role comprises hybrid working, the balance of campus and remote working to be agreed. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you interested in developing a career in University student case work?  Are you enthusiastic and committed to the delivery of an exceptional student experience? If you have experience of providing effective administration services, this role may be for you.

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

You will work as part of the Student Cases Team to ensure effective management of case procedures, which will include document management and preparation of data for review and reporting purposes. 

You will use your significant knowledge and expertise to effectively support colleagues and students. You will offer specialist advice to staff and students and work closely with colleagues to develop and share good practice.

Working flexibly within the Student Cases Team, supporting case management activities of colleagues as workloads fluctuate, you will help continuously improve case management. 

As a member of the Student Cases Team, you will undertake activities associated with the general governance function of the Secretariat. Under the direction of senior colleagues you will represent the Secretariat at relevant cross institutional meetings. 

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday (pro-rata) plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s over 40 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme – the University contributes 21.6% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Rebecca Dearden – Head of Student Cases

Email: r.dearden@adm.leeds.ac.uk

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 10 October 2022

Location:  Leeds – Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Professional Services
School/Institute:  Secretariat
Category:  Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade: 
Grade 5
Salary: 

£24,285 to £27,929
p.a. pro rata
Working Time:  2 – 3 days per week
Post Type: 

Part Time
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (12 months – Maternity Cover)
Release Date:  Monday 12 September 2022
Closing Date:  Friday 30 September 2022
Interview Date: 

See advert
Reference:  CSSEC1038
Downloads:  Candidate Brief