Deputy Clerk to Council

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 a.beckett@nua.ac.uk.

Salary: From £33,002 to 37,694 per annum

Closing Date: 29/01/2026 5:00 pm

Interview Date: 10/02/2026

Both your application and EDI form should be emailed to jobs@norwichuni.ac.uk quoting ‘A1178’ in the subject line.

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