Senior Governance Adviser
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,906 to £44,746 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Sheffield Hallam University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 115687 |
Summary
Here at Sheffield Hallam University we are recruiting for a part time Governance Senior Adviser.
The role of the Governance Senior Advisor is to provide specialist advice and deliver support for constitutional, regulatory and assurance of corporate governance and maintain high quality secretariat support for the University’s governance framework.
You will play a crucial role in the delivery of a high-quality service to our stakeholders, working collaboratively across the University. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong commitment to customer care and excellent communication skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently and to high quality standards during busy periods is essential.
You will have experience of governance, legal, or advisory roles within higher education or similar complex organisation along with excellent judgement, strong analytical abilities, a collaborative approach, along with outstanding communication skills.
The role requires a candidate with experience in working within a responsive committee environment within HE, FE, or another highly-regulated environment. You will be assertive and pro-active, anticipating potential issues and acting upon them alongside the ability to work on own initiative without close supervision.
We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.
Find out more about the LGPS
Each year you will earn a secure pension benefit of 1/49th of your salary and the University will pay pension contributions towards the cost of this pension (currently worth about 22% of your salary). For a starting salary of £40,000, for example, the University would pay just over £8,700 in the first year of your employment and you would earn a pension of £816 p.a. for that year (payable from your State Pension Age).
If you are currently a member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), you can choose to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.
Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.
For this job we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.
The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Accessibility
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The role of the Governance Senior Advisor is to provide specialist advice and deliver support for constitutional, regulatory and assurance of corporate governance and maintain high quality secretariat support for the University’s governance framework.
You will play a crucial role in the delivery of a high-quality service to our stakeholders, working collaboratively across the University. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong commitment to customer care and excellent communication skills. Good organisational skills and the ability to work independently and to high quality standards during busy periods is essential.
You will have experience of governance, legal, or advisory roles within higher education or similar complex organisation along with excellent judgement, strong analytical abilities, a collaborative approach, along with outstanding communication skills.
The role requires a candidate with experience in working within a responsive committee environment within HE, FE, or another highly-regulated environment. You will be assertive and pro-active, anticipating potential issues and acting upon them alongside the ability to work on own initiative without close supervision.
We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
You will be contractually enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country.
Find out more about the LGPS
Each year you will earn a secure pension benefit of 1/49th of your salary and the University will pay pension contributions towards the cost of this pension (currently worth about 22% of your salary). For a starting salary of £40,000, for example, the University would pay just over £8,700 in the first year of your employment and you would earn a pension of £816 p.a. for that year (payable from your State Pension Age).
If you are currently a member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), you can choose to opt out of the LGPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.
Sheffield Hallam welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of age, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, or marital or civil partnership status.
For this job we particularly welcome applications from minority ethnic applicants who are underrepresented in this area/ this type of job at Sheffield Hallam.
The role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route so if you are an international applicant, you will need to ensure you have an appropriate visa to evidence the necessary right to work in the UK.
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring our materials are accessible to all. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement please contact us using our web accessibility report form. Your feedback helps us enhance our accessibility efforts and improve our services.