Location: Lancaster
Starting Salary: £28,929 with incremental progression to £35,308
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date: Monday 20 March 2023
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 02 April 2023
Interview Date: Friday 21 April 2023
Now is a very exciting time to be joining us as we are starting to deliver our a new "Towards 2030" strategy. Headquartered in and from the incredible landscape and natural environment of Cumbria, with campuses in Carlisle, Lancaster, Ambleside, and our capital city London (and Barrow from 2024), our academic, practice-based and applied research focus, and our approach to student and staff wellbeing, work environments and practices, draws on and respects this privileged position. Looking towards 2030 and the future, our university is entering a new era, delivering inspirational, inclusive and accessible higher education to students and communities for generations to come.
As our Committee Officer you will work with the University Secretary in supporting the University's Board and a range of committees. In this role you will be immersed in all aspects of the University's work, supporting decision making and good governance. You will be undertaking a wide range of activities including attending Boards and Committees to ensure their smooth running and to take the minutes, producing clear, concise records of the proceedings and agreed actions.
Working as part of a small team in a challenging and stimulating environment, you will be organised, accurate and able to work under pressure to pre-set deadlines. You will be confident, professional and tactful in dealing with other people at all levels of the organisation and be able to think logically and plan ahead. You will also have excellent written English and be competent using Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams.
We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour working week, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.