Hybrid Governance Support Officer

at UK Research and Innovation

• Job title: Governance Support Officer
• Job type: Part Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £37,841 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Didcot, United Kingdom

About the role

• Governance Support Officer assisting NQCC’s Programme Manager with governance, assurance, compliance, and programme-related activities. Collaborating with scientists, engineers, and experts in quantum technologies.

Responsibilities

• Supporting different aspects of the NQCC’s governance structure by assuring the smooth logistical and administrative preparation of meetings and building relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting the Programme Manager and relevant colleagues in managing the NQCC’s risks and issues, from supporting data collection to reporting.
• Supporting the monitoring of progress on NQCC’s objectives. Ensuring that relevant data is regularly collected across all teams and escalating issues where necessary. Improving how this is visualised in reports for a variety of stakeholders.
• Helping prepare for assurance reviews and helping ensure compliance to relevant wider STFC and UKRI processes.
• Administering and improving the Knowledge Information Management (KIM) function or the Programme Delivery team and for projects managed by the Programme Delivery team.
• Providing support to other members of the Programme Delivery team in role-adjacent areas.

Requirements

• Substantial experience in programme management’s areas of governance, assurance, compliance and/or reporting. (S/I)
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), with the ability to present complex technical information accurately, concisely and articulately, and to adapt communication style when required. (S/I)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders from a wide range of backgrounds. (S/I)
• Proven ability to influence decisions and motivate people towards the timely delivery of outputs aligned with organisational priorities. (S/I)
• Strong experience working with varied and complex data, from collection to reporting, with a focus on continuous improvement. (S/I)
• Demonstrated proactive attitude to problem solving. (S/I)
• Effective organisation, good attention to detail, including the ability to prioritise conflicting demands. (S/I)
• The ability to handle confidential information securely and appropriately. (S/I)
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to the NQCC’s mission, vision and values and a desire to contribute to these goals. (S/I)

Benefits

• 30 days holiday (in addition to 10.5 bank holidays and privilege days).
• Flexible working hours.
• An excellent defined average salary pension scheme.
• Easily accessible public transport links/ free parking.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme