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Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Deputy University Secretary

Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home, with up to three days per week working from home

Salary range £60,000 to £70,000 pa plus benefits

We are seeking a professional and proactive individual to join University of the Built Environment at a pivotal and exciting time. As the Deputy University Secretary, you will provide professional expertise and advice to the Deputy Vice Chancellor and University Secretary across a range of areas, including academic and corporate governance, legal and regulatory compliance, data protection, and risk management.

You will be an integral part of the University, working closely with teams across departments and fostering high-performing relationships whilst ensuring that governance structures and processes operate in a streamlined and consistent manner.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

  • Support and advise the Deputy Vice Chancellor and University Secretary in the development and delivery of highly effective academic and corporate governance
  • Ensure that the policy framework within which the University works is fit-for-purpose, current and complete, and satisfies government policy and regulatory requirements
  • Oversee Graduation, particularly relating to the format of the ceremony, speakers and VIPS, liaising with Academic Registry and Marketing
  • Work with the Deputy Vice Chancellor and University Secretary in the planning and delivery of strategic priorities, offering confidential advice and project management to aid decision making and support project implementation

Our main requirements:

  • Degree level and/or professional qualification
  • A track record of effective strategic planning, risk management, and project delivery
  • Experience in a similar role
  • Delivering changes to governance arrangements, working with stakeholders to deliver a required outcome
  • Sound understanding of the legal and regulatory context for higher education and the policy environment relevant to the University

At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site.

Vacancy closes on Monday 27 October 2025 at 17:00.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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University of the Built Environment View profile Organisation type Registered Charity
Posted on: 16 October 2025
Closing date: 27 October 2025 at 17:00
Tags: Policy, Education

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