Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln has around 1700 students and is located on an attractive single-site campus close to Lincoln's old quarter. Founded in 1862, we offer a range of undergraduate and post-graduate qualifications in areas related to education and the creative/cultural disciplines.
The institution has high levels of student satisfaction, growing research activity and a reputation for high quality provision.

POLICY OFFICER AND CLERK TO GOVERNORS

Salary £29,853 - £43,840 pa
Job ref: 1011/02

Bishop Grosseteste is a successful university college with a history of financial stability and excellent student recruitment. We are looking to appoint an able and incisive individual to this key new post to work closely with the Principal, senior leadership team and as Clerk to the Governing Body, with the Chair of Governors and sub committees. The central roles are to:

help ensure that the University College responds and reacts effectively to externally driven policy developments by keeping abreast of developments in national and regional HE policy, highlighting key information and providing advice as to priorities for further action
assist the Principal in agenda setting for the SLT and the provision of appropriate documents for meeting and attend most SLT meetings
be Clerk to the Governors, preparing agendas and meeting papers and ensuring that all relevant governance matters are brought to the attention of the Chair
engage actively in networks and strategic external events

The successful candidate will have experience in HE or a related sector with the ability to analyse complex information and identify key policy implications. The credibility to work effectively at all levels of the institution, including excellent all round communication and inter-personal skills, is essential.

Informal enquiries may be made by contacting the Principal, after 1st September, at m.robinson@bishopg.ac.uk or by phoning her on 01522 583767.

Closing date: Noon, Monday 20 September 2010

Application forms and further details are available from our website at www.bishopg.ac.uk

Applications should be returned either electronically or by post to the HR Department, Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln LN1 3DY. Enquiries can be emailed to recruitment@bishopg.ac.uk

Bishop Grosseteste University College values people and promotes equal opportunities