Governance Manager

The Role

Reporting to the EFT Impact Leads, the Governance Manager will support committees and working groups, co-ordinate governance activity, draft papers and briefings, and contribute to policy and project work that supports University-wide EFT delivery.

• Lead committee business, including agendas, papers, minutes, action tracking and briefing support.
• Draft and develop policy, guidance and governance documentation for EFT implementation.
• Manage strategic projects and reviews, including business cases, analysis and reporting.
• Work with senior colleagues across the Finance Division and the wider University to support effective governance and delivery.

Your Skills

You will be a highly organised and confident professional with excellent drafting skills, strong judgement and the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders in a complex environment.

• Experience of governance support, policy or committee paper drafting, and working in a large and complex organisation.
• Excellent written, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail, sound administrative skills and confidence using Microsoft Office.
• A degree or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Benefits

The University offers an excellent benefit package including:

• 41 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping
• Rental deposit scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans
• Tax-efficient bicycle and charity-giving schemes

The University is supportive of hybrid working, where some work is undertaken on University premises and some in a remote working environment.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.

The interview date for the role is 30 June 2026.