Governance Lead & Registrar in Cambridge

Job description

Governance Lead & Registrar

Salary: £45,000– £50,000 FTE

I am working with a long-established higher education institution that is seeking to appoint a Governance Lead & Registrar. This is a senior leadership role, central to the effective governance, compliance, and academic administration of the organisation.

The Role

As the lead governance officer, the successful candidate will:

• Provide authoritative advice on governance, legislation, and policy.
• Act as Registrar, maintaining accurate records and overseeing Fellowship/academic processes.
• Serve as Secretary to governing bodies and committees, preparing agendas, minutes, and managing compliance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, including charity law and data protection.
• Lead and contribute to strategic governance projects.

This is a high-profile role requiring discretion, political sensitivity, and the ability to work effectively with trustees, senior academics, and professional colleagues.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A degree (or equivalent experience).
• Significant experience in governance within higher education, charity, legal, or public sectors.
• Strong knowledge of charity governance and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent organisational, drafting, and digital skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholders.

Desirable: legal training, knowledge of higher education governance structures, or experience in data protection compliance.

Benefits

• Salary in the range of £35,796 – £40,201 pro rata.
• 34 days’ paid holiday (pro rata).
• Pension and life assurance.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym/swimming pool access.
• Free lunches, refreshments, and parking.
• Cycle-to-work and electric car schemes.
• Flexible/agile working in a collaborative academic environment.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cambridge

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-09-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English