University of Nottingham
Governance Manager
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Area
Risk Management & Assurance
Location
University Park
Salary
£35,608 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date
Thursday 08 October 2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
REG1841226X1
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Governance Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality governance services and driving continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong transferable skills who is looking to develop their expertise in governance and broaden their understanding of the higher education sector.
What can you expect?
- You will join a friendly, supportive, and professional team operating in a fast-paced environment.
- We’re committed to delivering excellent governance services and continually raising standards.
- While we share a passion for governance, our success is built on the diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our people.
- We value collaboration, inclusion, and innovation in everything we do.
In this role, you will:
- Provide professional governance business partnering support to a range of University committees.
- Manage the delivery of high-quality committee services, including the preparation of agendas, papers, minutes, and meeting logistics.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of governance guidance, resources, and training materials.
- Develop a strong understanding of a specific area of University activity and become a trusted source of governance advice and support.
- Support the continual improvement of governance processes and practices across the University.
What are we looking for?
You will be a highly organised and proactive individual with excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, working flexibly, and building effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
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We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:
- Experience of committee servicing, including agenda preparation and minute taking.
- A sound understanding of the importance of effective governance and decision-making processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering a high-quality business partnering service.
Don't meet every requirement on the person specification?
We encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every aspect of the person specification. While relevant experience is important, we place equal value on potential, motivation, and a commitment to delivering excellent outcomes.
We believe that a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace enables us to deliver better services, make better decisions, and create a stronger community. We also recognise that some people may be less likely to apply for a role unless they feel they meet every requirement. If this opportunity interests you, we would love to hear from you.
This is a permanent, full-time post (36.25 hours per week).
At the University of Nottingham, we are committed to providing generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with 30 days' holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme.
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Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Joe O’Neill, email Joseph.O’Neill1@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted
Further details:
- Job Description/Role Profile: Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.
- Disability Confident Employer (Level 2): Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.
- Athena Swan Gold Award: We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.
- Candidate Guidance: To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.
- Benefits: Discover our benefits, visit Your Benefits website.
- International Applicants: We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.
- Equal Opportunities: Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.
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