Senior Policy Officer (Corporate Governance Office)

Employer:  The Glasgow School of Art

Position:  Senior Policy Officer (Corporate Governance Office)

Salary:  Grade 6, £37,174 – £42,882 Per Annum Pro Rata

Job Type: Full Time, Part Time, Permanent

Expected hours: 35 hours per week

Benefit: Sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas Available

Work location:  Glasgow, G3 6RQ (hybrid working available) 

Closing date:  Friday 23rd May 2025

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Interviews for this post are expected to take place the week commencing 9th June 2025

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world-leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. We attract some of the finest academic and creative talent and are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments where difference is respected and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued.

Applications are invited for a Senior Policy Officer in the Corporate Governance Office.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Governance, the successful candidate will be part of a small team that delivers high quality professional support, policy analysis, and governance advice and guidance to GSA’s Board of Governors and Board committees.

This will include responsibility for a range of statutory and regulatory compliance activities that support the effective operation of the Board, and for providing a comprehensive, proactive and efficient committee and Board secretariat function.

The role involves frequent interaction with members of the Board, the Director of GSA and members of GSA’s Senior Leadership Group, and as such requires excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills, tact and diplomacy. The successful candidate will have excellent writing and communication skills, a flexible approach to working, and be able to demonstrate good judgment when handling sensitive information.

With a strong commitment to teamwork, the postholder will demonstrate a collegial, positive attitude and will actively contribute to delivery of Corporate Governance Office priorities.

We’re a small team with a key role to play in supporting excellence at GSA. We’re inviting applications from candidates who are passionate about higher education and can help us make GSA a great place to work and study. You’ll be degree educated, or with equivalent experience, and will have worked with committees or Boards, including secretariat support. You’ll have experience of undertaking policy and data analysis and preparing briefing papers and policy documents. We’re looking for excellent collaboration and communication skills, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to proactively manage a wide and varied workload.

If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are able to offer sponsorship for Skilled Work Visas, subject to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact HRServicedesk@gsa.ac.uk

The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood, and valued. Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities, or care experience.

Registered Charity Number SC012490.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES.

Application Process

If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the Official website and apply now!