THE UNIVERSITY SECRETARY'S ROLE

This role statement is provided for information only as a guide to the typical range of duties undertaken by a University Secretary. This Statement recognises that responsibilities vary between universities and does not purport to be a definitive role statement for a University Secretary, however so described within each institution. The statement aims to incorporate current understanding of best practice. It incorporates material contained in the UK Committee of University Chairmen’s Template for Role Description for Clerks to University Governing Bodies. Each of the responsibilities outlined in the Statement is a vital part of, and pivotal to, ensuring every university has a robust system of good corporate governance. It is up to each university to decide how all such responsibilities are assigned and delegated, to ensure that the university is served by appropriately skilled and experienced governance professional.

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Responsibilities may include:

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