The Governance and Legal Services Department covers a wide range of services and functions of the University including general commercial advice, intellectual property, company matters, statutory compliance, risk management, student complaints and information governance.

The Role

The Governance and Legal Services Assistant provides key administrative and secretarial support to the Governing Body and its Committees and the Governance and Legal Services (“GLS”) team. The post holder is instrumental in achieving the smooth running of Governing Body and Committee meetings, the efficient running of the GLS office, and provides some personal assistance to the University Solicitor and Clerk to the Governing Body. Much of the work is of a sensitive and confidential nature, and the post holder will be required to work to tight deadlines in a professional manner, exercise discretion and judgment at all times as well as liaise effectively a wide range of external and internal stakeholders including Governors, staff, students and members of the public.

The Person

You will have A Levels or an equivalent recognised secretarial administrative qualification with experience of providing direct support to a board of directors, senior staff or working as a personal assistant in a professional office or similar environment.

A graduate qualification and/or experience of working in a legal department are desirable requirements. Previous experience in drafting minutes at board level or within a legal function is essential together with organising board meetings.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University is located in the world famous Cathedral city amongst stunning history and heritage. Canterbury is a thriving international destination, with many students and staff choosing to study and work here, making this historic, cosmopolitan city vibrant and culturally diverse.

Our staff enjoy competitive salaries and a great working environment with a number of benefits ranging from the occupational pension scheme to use of the University’s facilities including the library and fitness centre. We are strongly committed to equality and recognise the value of a diverse workforce.

We offer generous holiday entitlements plus eight bank and public holidays, as well as discretionary days over the Christmas period.

Start date for applications: 01 February 2018
Closing date for applications: 25 February 2018
Interviews are to be held: 06 March 2018


How to apply

To apply online, please click the ‘Apply for this job’ button below. To gain further details about this post please visit our Vacancies page: www.canterbury.ac.uk

If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@canterbury.ac.uk quoting reference number USO0080. Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.