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Head of Court Services

The University of Edinburgh - Governance and Strategic Planning

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £56,048 to £63,059 per annum (Grade UE09)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 25th May 2023
Closes: 19th June 2023
Job Ref: 7527
 

University Secretary’s Group

Full time (35 hours per week)  

We are looking for an individual to lead the small and highly committed Court Services Team within the Governance and Strategic Planning directorate, based within the University’s historic Old College building. Court Services provides high quality professional support, governance advice and secretariat services to the University’s governing body, the University Court, many of its Committees and to the University’s main management body, the University Executive, contributing directly to the effective governance of the University. We currently support hybrid working and can provide a number of flexible working patterns. Please feel free to enquire further prior to application.  

The Opportunity:

This is a pivotal and complex role which will require you to work with senior members of the University and University Committees and staff at all levels to contribute towards the strategic development of the University’s governance processes and structures, including acting as the clerk to the University Court. The postholder and their team will work to ensure that strategic, compliance and statutory responsibilities are transparently and appropriately communicated to and considered by Court and its Committees and the University Executive.  

Your skills and attributes for success: 

  • Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and persuade wide range of stakeholders.
  • Confident, enthusiastic manner and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy.
  • Ability to exercise critical judgement, to maintain confidentiality and to operate with tact and discretion.
  • Able to inspire and motivate others.  

Please include a current CV and cover letter with your application.

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