Corporate Governance Officer

This role is open to University of Leeds employees only

This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements

Do you have experience in corporate governance? Do you have a successful track record in managing and delivering a complex workload? Are you able to make judgements and have an aptitude for problem-solving?

The Corporate Governance team is part of a larger Governance and Compliance Directorate which is one of the key services supporting the University Secretary and Registrar in promoting the highest standards of governance across all University activities. In addition to governance support the work of the Directorate includes student cases, legal compliance and advice, information governance and research regulatory compliance.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: ?url=www.gov.uk%2Fskilled-worker-visa&module=jobs&id=3219730" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=www.gov.uk%2Fskilled-worker-visa&module=jobs&id=3219730" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.gov.uk/skilled-­worker-visa

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Cathy O’Neill, Assistant Head of Corporate Governance (Developments)

Email: c.oneillleeds.ac.uk

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Location Leeds - Main Campus Faculty/Service Professional Services School/Institute Governance & Compliance Category Professional & Managerial Grade Grade 7 Salary £41,064 to £48,822 per annum Working Time 100% FTE (37.5 hours per week) Post Type Full Time Contract Type Ongoing Release Date Wednesday 18 March 2026 Closing Date Sunday 12 April 2026 Reference CSSEC1077

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