Location: Glasgow, G3 6RQ (hybrid working available)
35 hours per week
Applications are invited for aPolicy andGovernance Officerin theCorporate Governance Office.
Reporting to the Head of Corporate Governance, the successful candidate will be part of a small team that delivers high quality professional support, policy analysis and governance advice and guidance to GSA’s Board of Governors and Board committees.
This will include supporting a range of statutory and regulatory compliance activities that support the effective operation of the Board, and for providing a comprehensive, proactive and efficient committee and Board secretariat function.
The role involves frequent interaction with members of the Board, the Director of GSA and members of GSA’s Senior Leadership Group.
The successful candidate will have strong writing and communication skills, a flexible approach to working, and be able to demonstrate good judgment when handling sensitive information.
With a strong focus on teamwork, the postholder will demonstrate a collegial, mutually supportive attitude and will actively contribute to delivery of Corporate Governance Office priorities.
We’re a small team with a key role to play in supporting excellence at GSA. We’re inviting applications from candidates who are passionate about higher education and can help us make GSA a great place to work and study. You’ll be degree educated, or with equivalent experience, and will have worked with committees or Boards, including secretariat support. You’ll have experience of preparing briefing papers and policy documents. We’re looking for excellent collaboration and communication skills, a continuous improvement focus, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to proactively manage a wide and varied workload.
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Closing datefor submission of completed applications:23:59 (GMT) Friday 23thMay 2025
Interviews for this post are expected to take place week commencing 9thJune 2025
For full details and to apply online, please visit: gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy
If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for skilled worker visa for this role as it does not meet the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact HRServicedesk@gsa.ac.uk
The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.
We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.
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£31,637 to £36,130 per annum pro rata Grade 5
