Governance Advisor

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team at the heart of University governance. The role of governance advisor is part of the Corporate Governance team which supports the University’s Council and Executive Management team by enabling them to meet their corporate governance obligations. The team is currently supporting a programme of work to enhance and modernise the University governance framework and committee structure and you will have the opportunity to play a key role in taking forward this work.

You will be a highly motivated team-player, capable of working under pressure in a professional environment. You will provide professional advice on governance processes and procedures and support the creation of a culture of effective governance in the institution. You will have strong communication skills and great integrity. Confident and articulate, you’re someone who inspires trust and respect.

The role is blended home-working with an expectation of a minimum of one day a week in the office on campus. You will also be expected attend site for Council and committee meetings, some of which are held outside of normal working hours.

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and fixed term for 12 months (maternity cover), available 16 June 2025. Applications for internal secondment would be welcome.

Salary £40,497 - £45,413 per annum (Grade 6)

Closing date: Monday, 14 July 2025

This post has previously been advertised to employees of Cardiff University only.  We now invite external applications.

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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