Job Title:
PMO Governance Analyst
Grade and Salary range:
Grade 7, £38,448 to £48,337 per annum
FTE and working pattern:
Full-time (35 hours per week), Open-Ended
Organisation Name:
University Governance & Operations
Purpose of Role
The PMO Governance Analyst plays a key role in establishing and embedding the University's operational governance capability. The role provides governance, assurance, performance reporting and support that enables effective oversight of operational activity, strategic initiatives and organisational performance. Working across a complex stakeholder environment, the postholder supports governance forums, maintains governance controls and reporting, and provides insight that supports informed decision-making and organisational accountability.
About Our Directorate And Team
Heriot‑Watt University is a leading UK university recognised for world‑class teaching and impactful, industry‑relevant research, with a strong reputation for innovation and enterprise. The University operates across five campuses in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia, offering specialist programmes in science, engineering, design, business and languages, and is Scotland’s most international university by student cohort. University Governance & Operations governs and directs both the University's global commercial operations and the governance arrangements that underpin its charitable status and professional services functions. The Central Operational PMO sits within the Change, Performance & Transformation Directorate, which is responsible for establishing and embedding the University's change, planning, performance and transformation capabilities. The directorate supports Strategy 2035 through a university-wide approach to governance, operational performance management, prioritisation and change delivery.
Summary Of Key Duties And Responsibilities
- Support the development and maintenance of governance frameworks, standards, templates and guidance to ensure consistent governance practices.
- Provide support to governance forums, including agenda management, meeting coordination, action tracking and decision recording.
- Prepare governance reports, dashboards, board papers and briefing materials for senior leaders and governance bodies.
- Produce and analyse management information to support governance oversight, performance monitoring and decision-making.
- Analyse governance and performance information to identify trends, themes, risks and opportunities, providing insight and recommendations to support decision-making.
- Maintain governance artefacts including action logs, decision registers, risk registers and issue logs.
- Monitor governance actions, commitments and decisions, escalating issues and overdue actions where appropriate.
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Governance Analyst in Kilmarnock employer: Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for a Paralegal to shape and grow the University's legal function while working in a vibrant, diverse environment at our Edinburgh campus. With 33 days of annual leave, a commitment to employee well-being, and a focus on professional development, you will gain invaluable experience across various legal areas and contribute to impactful projects within a globally recognised institution. Join us to be part of a supportive community that values inclusivity and encourages career growth in a dynamic, international setting.
