Head of Governance and College Registrar

Part time, 28 hours per week

USSS Point 47– 51 (£44,745 - £50,252 - FTE) £35,796 - £40,201 (Pro-Rata) (Depending on skills and experience)

We are seeking a Head of Governance and College Registrar to join our team in the College Office. 

Girton College is a registered charity and one of the constituent Colleges of the University of Cambridge. Its decision-making bodies include the Council (18 trustees), Augmented Council (approximately 65 Fellows), and the Governing Body (approximately 120 Fellows). The College’s governance plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory frameworks while shaping its strategic direction. 

The Head of Governance and College Registrar is a senior role, integral to the effective governance and legal compliance of the College. The Head of Governance and College Registrar is the lead governance officer of the College ensuring that Girton's governance, legal, and regulatory obligations are met, and that its internal structures function effectively and transparently. This includes oversight of Council, Augmented Council, the Governing Body, and key College committees. 

For specific details of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Candidate Pack.

The successful candidate will be educated to Degree Level (or equivalent) and will have experience of governance in a complex organisation (e.g., higher education, charity, public sector, legal sector or similar). 

We offer 34 days annual leave (includes Bank Holidays), workplace pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, employee assistance programme, free on-site parking, free use of gym and swimming pool, free lunch plus other benefits commensurate with working for a large Cambridge University College. 

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience match the person specification to recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk via the above ‘Apply’ button.
• If you require additional information or support, please e-mail recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk

Further Information

• Candidate Pack available from Head of Governance and College Registrar
• Closing date for applications is Tuesday 26^th August 2025 at 09:00am.

*We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a significant volume of applications prior to the closing date

• Please note the College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
• The College is an Equal Opportunities employer encouraging diversity and inclusion.
• If you would like more information about the role, you may contact the HR Department at recruitment@girton.cam.ac.uk

All employers are subject to a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to check that anyone to whom they offer employment has the right to work in the UK.

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