Senior Officer – Governance and Secretariat

About the Role:

In this role, you will work as part of the University’s Governance and Secretariat Team which is responsible for supporting the decision-making bodies of the University, ensuring that the University has efficient and effective governance arrangements.

The role involves servicing and supporting a range of University Committees and includes drafting agendas, arranging meetings, preparing papers, producing minutes and ensuring action points are progressed.  In addition, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of the University Committee Handbook, provide advice, guidance and training on service standards and Committee procedural issues, and deliver induction and training for new Committee Secretaries and members.

You will assist with other duties assigned to the team, such as project work and new developments as they arise.

About You:

With prior experience of drafting agendas, producing minutes and following up action points within Higher Education, or another large organisation, you will be highly organised and able to manage deadlines.  You will have a keen eye for detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

You will be able to build effective working relationships with staff across many levels of seniority throughout the University, and, with a flexible approach to your work, you will be able to work both independently, and as part of a highly focused team. 

You will be proactive and confident in your ability to use, develop and maintain effective administrative systems and to deliver a consistently high standard of customer focused service.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 19 October 2022.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV and Covering Letter outlining your suitability for the role via our application portal. For informal enquiries, please contact Alison Walker Twiste (Academic Governance Manager) on A.Walker.Twiste@mmu.ac.uk

In recognition of staff contributions to the University’s achievements during the 2021/2022 academic year, an additional discretionary payment of 2% per annum will be added to your salary until 31/07/23 in order to ensure consistency amongst existing and incoming staff.  This additional 2% will be paid pro rata in equal monthly installments, on top of your salary each month until 31/07/23.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring . We particularly encourage applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates, who we recognise are underrepresented in this area.

Hybrid working is offered for this role, where you will be able to work a proportion of time on campus and a proportion remotely.  We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations throughout the application process.