Governance Coordinator [Temporary Cover]

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career and see how a world-leading university takes decisions? The Governance and Compliance Division (GCD) is seeking a high-performing and enthusiastic administrator to join us as a Governance Coordinator to cover a colleague's absence. This internal secondment or fixed-term position is an ideal early career development opportunity for a university professional eager to learn how the University of Cambridge is governed. 

As the Governance Coordinator, you will play a vital role in enabling the University's top decision-making bodies to function effectively. You will be responsible for ensuring that essential committee-related administrative processes operate smoothly, to deadline, and to a high professional standard. You will manage essential governance processes, handle high-level administrative support, and act as a key point of contact for senior officers, including the Vice-Chancellor and Pro-Vice-Chancellors. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Principal committee support: producing non-meeting reading packs for the Council and General Board, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• High-level administration: delivering support for Council business, managing logistics, and organizing strategic away days.
• Process coordination: improving governance-related administrative processes, managing web and intranet presences, and providing financial administration.
• Secretary support: providing secretary or assistant secretary support for various committees, including drafting agendas and minutes.

About you:

We are looking for a high-capability individual with a "can-do" attitude and an aptitude for fast learning. Previous experience in governance is not essential. We welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate:

• Exceptional communication: the ability to liaise confidently and tactfully with staff at all levels and write clearly for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills: The ability to manage a varied workload and meet conflicting deadlines while remaining calm under pressure.
• Attention to detail: A high standard of accuracy and the ability to handle sensitive personal information with complete discretion.
• Team spirit: a willingness to work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a dedicated and supportive team.

About the Governance and Compliance Division: the GCD ensures good governance and oversees risk management, compliance, and assurance across the University.

For a full person specification, key responsibilities and essential requirements, which your application will be scored against, please see the Further Particulars. 

Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 31 March 2027 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure check (criminal records check) and a security check.

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. 

The closing date for applications is 4 May 2026. 

Interviews will be held on 14 May 2026.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

Informal enquiries about the role are welcomed and should be directed to Jo Craigwood, Head of Governance Support Services, Email: jo.craigwood@admin.cam.ac.uk. 

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Karin Kuchta, HR Coordinator, Email: csihhr@admin.cam.ac.uk. 

Please quote reference AJ49432 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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