Deputy University Secretary

We are seeking an experienced governance and legal professional and values-driven leader to join us as our Deputy University Secretary.

About the Role

In this newly configured senior role, you will provide full deputisation for the University Secretary and enjoy specific responsibility for leading and developing the corporate governance and legal functions across the institution.

As Deputy University Secretary you will provide strategic and operational leadership of the specialist teams reporting to you to enable and support the effective delivery of Strategy 2030. You will also provide expert advice to fellow members of senior management, the executive and the Board of Governors on a variety of complex matters to support institutional priorities and the effective management of risk.

In this important leadership position, you will be a consummate professional with a compelling vision for success and the capacity to inspire trust.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of governance, legal, risk, assurance & regulatory compliance within the HE sector, including direct experience of working with regulators.
• Extensive experience of leading, developing and managing teams in corporate governance & legal services provision.

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description. 

Additional Information

Competitive Salary

Interviews are expected to be held the week commencing 29th September 2025 in person at Newton Park.

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41-46 days depending on the role (Full-Time)
  • more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: 

https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University is where creative minds meet. Offering a wide range of courses across the arts, sciences, education, social science and business to over 7,500 students, the University employs outstanding creative professionals which support its aim to be a leading educational institution in creativity, culture and enterprise.

Based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City, Bath Spa University was voted Sunday Times University of the Year for Social Inclusion 2024, and an impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work. 

We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive.

Our values are:

• Respect 
• Inclusivity 
• Collaboration
• Sustainability

We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.

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