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An excellent opportunity to join our dynamic and fast paced Corporate Governance team. To be successful in this role you will be flexible, work well under pressure, and be comfortable working in a busy and confidential environment.


The Opportunity

As a Governance Officer you will play a crucial role in the provision of a high-quality company secretarial function for the University. You will be responsible for taking board-level minutes for both the Governing Body and the Senior Management Team. An ability to meet deadlines and operate discretely is key. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills.

You will have strong interpersonal skills with a willingness to build and maintain strong professional relationships to help promote good governance across the University. You will identify and arrange training for Governors and promote best governance practice to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.

You will have an honours degree or equivalent relevant experience. Previous experience of providing board or c-suite level support, and/or a company secretarial qualification would also be advantageous.


How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible and this role is flexible and connected. Campus attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the needs of the Governing Body and the Senior Management Team. It is expected that there will be a relatively even balance between time spent on and off campus; but in most cases the work location will be determined by the service required or the tasks/activities being undertaken. Work will primarily be at the Canterbury Campus with occasional attendance at the Medway Campus.

In-person attendance at senior management team meetings (fortnightly) and governing body meetings (quarterly) is required.


How to apply

Start date for applications: 1st of May 2026
Closing date for applications: 14th of May 2026
Pre-Assessment to be held: 27th of May 2026
Interviews are to be held: 28th of May 2026

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Eleanor Currie, Senior Corporate Governance and Regulatory Compliance Manager on eleanor.currie@cantebury.ac.uk quoting reference number REQ06193

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.


Additional Information

Internal applicants wishing to apply on the basis of a secondment from their current position should seek approval for such an arrangement from their current line manager at the earliest possible opportunity/ before applying for the job role.

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

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Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.