At a Glance
- Tasks: Support governance and administration for academic boards, ensuring smooth operations and documentation.
- Company: ECA UK, a leading institution focused on higher education development.
- Benefits: Flexible remote work, competitive salary, and valuable experience in governance.
- Other info: Part-time role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in higher education governance.
- Qualifications: Experience in higher education quality assurance or governance support is essential.
The predicted salary is between 9000 - 9000 £ per year.
The role is 0.2 FTE (1 day per week), 12-Month Fixed Term (initial) Remote (UK-based candidates only). Salary: £9,000 per annum (£45,000 FTE, pro rata). Reporting to ECA UK nominated lead.
ECA UK is seeking a Governance and Administrative Support Officer to provide practical, hands-on support to the Academic and Compliance Director and Board of Governors during an important stage of institutional development. This is a part-time, remote role suited to someone with higher education quality assurance or governance administration experience, who enjoys bringing structure, consistency and momentum to governance work.
The areas below reflect the general scope of the role; specific tasks and priorities will vary and be set collaboratively each week:
- Weekly Planning and Prioritisation
- Agreeing priorities, tasks and deliverables for the week ahead
- Reviewing outstanding actions and upcoming admin/governance requirements
- Documentation and Quality Support
- Reviewing governance and institutional documents for consistency, formatting and version control
- Supporting the maintenance of document repositories and evidence libraries
- Assisting with document organisation and records management
- Process and Systems Support
- Identifying practical improvements to governance administration and document management processes
- Supporting the implementation of efficient, scalable administrative practices appropriate to ECA's current stage of development
- Governance Administration
- Supporting the organisation and administration of Board of Governors and Academic Board meetings
- Coordinating meeting documentation and papers
- Preparing draft minutes, action logs and governance records
- Maintaining governance documentation and filing systems
- Action Tracking and Coordination
- Maintaining action trackers and governance-related workplans
- Monitoring agreed deadlines and following up on outstanding actions
- Coordinating administratively with relevant internal stakeholders as required
What we're looking for
- Essential: experience in higher education quality assurance, governance support, or academic administration
- Strong organisational and drafting skills, with close attention to detail and version control
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, part-time capacity while staying responsive to weekly priorities
- Familiarity with Board/committee servicing (agendas, papers, minutes, action logs) is a strong advantage
- Discretion, reliability and a methodical approach to documentation and deadlines
- Confidentiality and high ethical standards
Governance and Administrative Support Officer employer: Education Centre of Australia
ECA UK is an exceptional employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a part-time remote role that allows you to contribute meaningfully to higher education governance. With a strong focus on professional development and a collaborative work culture, employees are encouraged to bring their expertise in quality assurance and governance to the forefront, ensuring impactful contributions during a pivotal time for the institution. Join us to be part of a supportive team dedicated to enhancing educational standards while enjoying the benefits of remote work.
Contact Details:
Education Centre of Australia Recruitment Team
