Governance Officer

Laatedu; City of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization is looking for a Governance Officer to provide support for governance frameworks and ensure the effective operation of committee structures. This entry-level full-time role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft 365. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining governance records and coordinating meeting logistics while supporting the Academic Dean. Experience in a similar capacity is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting boards or committees and drafting agendas.
• Understanding of core governance principles and UK regulatory environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance cycles, meetings, and documentation.
• Support Academic Dean in maintaining governance framework.
• Produce accurate minutes and action logs for meetings.

Skills

Strong organisational and planning skills

Excellent written skills

Strong verbal communication

High attention to detail

Proficient IT skills, Microsoft 365

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Governance-related qualification (e.g., ICSA/CGI)

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)

Job description

Governance Officer

Reports to: Academic Dean (with dotted‑line to CEO / Chair of Board of Governors)

Location: London Academy for Applied Technology (LAAT) – multi‑campus

Hours: Full‑time; Permanent

Role Purpose

To provide dedicated support for LAAT’s governance framework, ensuring that Board and committee structures operate effectively and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance cycles, meetings and documentation.
• Maintain key governance records, policies and registers.
• Support the Academic Dean and senior leaders in delivering robust, transparent and student‑centred governance aligned with OfS and partner‑university expectations.
• Support the Academic Dean in maintaining LAAT’s governance framework, including:
  • Scheme of Delegation and decision‑making maps
  • Terms of Reference (ToR) for Board, Academic Board and sub‑committees
  • Annual business and forward planners
• Maintain and periodically review governance documents to ensure alignment with OfS expectations, regulatory requirements and partner‑university governance and quality frameworks.
• Maintain a central governance manual / handbook and ensure controlled access.
• Support evidence‑gathering for external reviews, inspections and due‑diligence exercises.
• Plan and coordinate meeting schedules for Board of Governors and sub‑committees, Academic Board and sub‑committees / panels.
• Prepare and quality‑check agendas, cover sheets, committee papers and reports.
• Manage meeting logistics: scheduling, calendar invites, room/online arrangements, circulation of papers.
• Produce accurate minutes and action logs for designated meetings.
• Track and chase completion of actions; report on outstanding items.
• Maintain up‑to‑date records of membership, attendance, declarations of interest, confidentiality agreements.
• Support governor and member lifecycle processes: recruitment, appointment, re‑appointment, term‑of‑office monitoring and renewal reminders.
• Coordinate induction programmes for new governors and committee members.
• Maintain the institutional policy register and review schedule; coordinate policy review with owners.
• Maintain key risk registers for governance and compliance, academic quality and standards.
• Assist in preparing documentation for internal audits, mock reviews, partner‑university audits and OfS readiness work.
• Develop and maintain structured electronic filing systems (e.g., SharePoint, Teams); ensure version control and secure storage of agendas, papers, minutes, policies and governance manuals.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information in line with data protection and LAAT policies.
• Provide governance‑related support to the Academic Dean: drafting reports, dashboards; coordinating responses to external requests.
• Help ensure effective linkage between corporate governance (Board) and academic governance (Academic Board and quality committees).
• Contribute to cross‑institutional projects with a governance or compliance component.
• Identify and suggest improvements to governance processes and templates.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree‑level education or equivalent experience.
• Desirable: Governance‑related qualification (e.g., ICSA/CGI) or willingness to work towards one; training in higher education governance or risk management.

Experience

• Essential: Experience supporting boards, committees or formal decision‑making groups; drafting agendas, collating papers and taking accurate minutes; working with senior staff and handling confidential information.
• Desirable: Experience in higher/further education, a regulator, professional body or similar; governance improvement projects.

Knowledge

• Essential: Understanding of core governance principles; awareness of UK higher education regulatory environment.
• Desirable: Knowledge of academic governance structures; awareness of OfS and partner‑university expectations.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational and planning skills; manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written skills, clear minute‑taking.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient IT skills, Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and integrity.

Values & Behaviours

• Commitment to LAAT’s mission, vision and values.
• Commitment to widening participation and supporting diverse student communities.
• Student‑centred approach to governance and decision‑making.
• Willingness to adapt in a fast‑growing organisation and contribute to continuous improvement.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Education

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education