Portfolio Officer: Governance

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected academic institution in the UK seeks an effective governance support professional for its Transformation Office. You will play a critical role in ensuring governance processes are maintained while engaging with senior leadership. The role is hybrid with flexible working arrangements. Candidates need strong organizational skills, the ability to manage priorities, and a collaborative spirit. Various benefits include extensive holiday, health and wellness discounts, and personal development opportunities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays

Discounted gym membership

Access to on-site childcare

Qualifications

• Experience in providing governance support across portfolios.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills to work independently and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective governance support across the portfolio.
• Ensure quality of project documentation for senior team members.
• Engage with senior leaders and ensure governance processes are aligned.

Skills

Governance support

Relationship building

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Collaborative working

Job description

Overview

Interviews are expected to be held on the 9th March 2026. 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.

The University of Leeds has a new and ambitious strategic plan. You will join an influential team playing a pivotal role in supporting senior leaders across the University in the implementation and delivery of the plan through providing specialist portfolio governance services.

Role and Responsibilities

Working as an integral member of the Transformation Office’s Delivery Assurance Team, you will use your knowledge and experience to provide effective governance support across the portfolio, ensuring clear structures and information flow. This role will drive the quality of project documentation prepared for the University’s senior team members. You will have the opportunity to engage with senior leaders and take responsibility for ensuring a comprehensive and consistent secretariat service.

It is important that you can build relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues across the University to ensure governance processes are aligned. You will need an ability to balance priorities, deal with complex information, and work consultatively with others in order to succeed. Working with limited supervision, the ability to organise and work to deadlines will be critical to the success of the role.

Visa and Eligibility

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent.

What we offer

• 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• 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!

How to explore the post or for queries

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

Alex Barraclough, Delivery Assurance Lead