I provide high level specialist advice and support to the University on constitutional, regulatory and assurance aspects of corporate and academic governance and higher education sector regulation. The scope of my portfolio focuses on academic governance and safeguarding. I am the secretary for the Academic Assurance Committee (of the Board of Governors), Academic Board and the University Safeguarding Board. In addition, I also maintain the University’s subsidiary governing documents including… Show more I provide high level specialist advice and support to the University on constitutional, regulatory and assurance aspects of corporate and academic governance and higher education sector regulation. The scope of my portfolio focuses on academic governance and safeguarding. I am the secretary for the Academic Assurance Committee (of the Board of Governors), Academic Board and the University Safeguarding Board. In addition, I also maintain the University’s subsidiary governing documents including the Instrument and Articles and Board Regulations. Key responsibilities:• Deliver high quality secretariat support for the University’s governance framework.• To report on committee effectiveness, ensuring the university is at the forefront of national governance standards and compliant with regulatory and other legislative requirements.• Support the promotion and dissemination of best practice in respect of secretariat services, compliance, and decision-making.• Support a robust schedule for governance, compliance, and assurance to ensure reporting obligations are met in accordance with requirements and timescales. • Maintain a clear authoritative record of decision-making.• Develop sensitive and complex communications ensuring delivery via the most appropriate medium.• Maintain confidentiality and treat sensitive issues with appropriate tact and diplomacy, working in accordance with data protection legislation.• Produce and present papers and reports to support operational and strategic decision making.• Act as committee secretary; coordinating meetings, collating and disseminating information, agendas, preparation of papers, minutes/note taking and follow up actions.• Develop and maintain partnerships with external organisations and internal staff to enhance the service offer and provide expert advice on relevant policies and procedures.• Operate collaboratively as part of a local management group, ensuring operational excellence and consistency of practice. Show less

I led a student focused specialist service responsible for ensuring health and social care students met Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body requirements in terms of their Professional Suitability. Key responsibilities:• Lead the operational delivery of professional checks including Occupational Health Screening, Immunisations and Criminals Records checks • Managed a team of six professionals, recruiting and onboarding when vacancies arise and evaluating individual… Show more I led a student focused specialist service responsible for ensuring health and social care students met Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body requirements in terms of their Professional Suitability. Key responsibilities:• Lead the operational delivery of professional checks including Occupational Health Screening, Immunisations and Criminals Records checks • Managed a team of six professionals, recruiting and onboarding when vacancies arise and evaluating individual performance through regular reviews.• Investigator / Case Presenter / Regulatory Advisor to investigations, Fitness to Practise Boards and hearings including managing and guiding complex cases, case report writing, annual reviews, and working with legal and information governance colleagues to support robust assessments and safeguard the public interest.• Managed the performance, operational delivery, and finances for the Occupational Health contract.• Developed and maintain local policies.• Oversaw a programme of events related to the completion of professional checks.• Provided advice, guidance, information and support to Departments and the College Leadership Team based on an in-depth knowledge and understanding of professional checks, managing and resolving conduct concerns, reasonable adjustments and Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body compliance.• Advised a wide range of stakeholders based on processes, including the systems underpinning them, external requirements and internal policies and regulations relating professional requirements and suitability.• Disclosure and Barring Service registered counter signatory. • Engaged with third parties including Local Authorities, Safeguarding Designated Officers, Emergency Services and Placement Providers when concerns are raised about students on pre-registration health and social care courses. • Reviewed and inspired innovation with stakeholders through seamless and paper light process. Show less

An integral member of a student services team responsible for the effective administration of Allied Health Profession, Nursing and Midwifery courses. Key responsibilities: - Developed and maintained knowledge of corporate and local procedures and systems.- Provided advice, guidance, information and understanding of Student Services processes and those specific to Health and Social Care, acting as a first point of contact for students on the courses.- Organised and provided… Show more An integral member of a student services team responsible for the effective administration of Allied Health Profession, Nursing and Midwifery courses. Key responsibilities: - Developed and maintained knowledge of corporate and local procedures and systems.- Provided advice, guidance, information and understanding of Student Services processes and those specific to Health and Social Care, acting as a first point of contact for students on the courses.- Organised and provided secretarial support for committee meetings.- Collaborated with internal and external stake holders (including professional body networks) to provide an integrated student service.- Developed and integrated a range of monitoring systems for student attendance and mandatory training. - Coordinated CPD examination and awards Show less

I was the key Undergraduate Admissions contact for the processing of applications for pre-registration Allied Health Professional and Bioscience courses.