University Secretary

Reporting to: Principal & Vice-Chancellor and Chair of Court

The University of Dundee is seeking an exceptional leader to join its senior executive team as University Secretary. This pivotal role provides strategic governance, legal, and compliance leadership across the institution, ensuring the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct.

As Secretary to the University Court, you will advise senior leaders on statutory and regulatory matters, lead governance services, and oversee key professional functions including Legal Services and the Executive Office. You will play a vital role in supporting effective decision-making and delivering institutional strategy.

We are looking for candidates with significant senior leadership experience in complex organisations, deep knowledge of governance and legal compliance, and the ability to influence at the highest levels. Integrity, diplomacy, and outstanding communication skills are essential.

Join us in shaping the future of a globally engaged university committed to excellence.

The diversity of its staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family-friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled, and LGBT staff, membership in the Athena SWAN, ECU Race Equality Charter, and Stonewall, as well as a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive work environment

Closing date: 5^th November

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