About this role
Situated in the historic city centre of Norwich, with an impressive estate that encompasses a mix of historic buildings and brand-new state of the art facilities, the University is a vibrant community that forms the beating heart of the city and region’s arts and cultural worlds.
We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Clerk to Council (the University’s governing body) to join Norwich University of the Arts at an exciting time in our history. The postholder will join our professional services team supporting the University’s Senior Management Team and will have the opportunity to work at the heart of our vibrant creative community.
As Deputy Clerk you will be working directly with the Clerk to the Board of Governors to support the work of the University Council (its governing body). You will be providing a comprehensive administrative service including secretarial support for the Council and its sub-committees. You will also play a key part in maintaining effective communications with our governors and ensuring that the Board operates efficiently.
You will be expected to undertake relevant training to develop a good working knowledge of higher education governance and the role of the Clerk.
You will be an ambitious individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a highly organised administrator able to work to multiple deadlines and be willing to develop your knowledge to keep pace with a fast moving and changing higher education sector.
Informal enquiries about the role can be directed to Angela Beckett, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience) & Academic Registrar/Clerk to Council at [email protected].
Salary: From £33,002 to 37,694 per annum
Hours of work: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Closing date for applications: 29th January 2026 at 5pm
Interview date: 10th February 2026
More information and how to apply: click the 'Apply' button above.