Posted 16 June, 2026
Corporate Secretary, Office of Corporate & Legal Affairs
University College Cork
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 1701403804
Corporate Secretary, Office of Corporate & Legal Affairs
Specific Purpose Whole Time Post
(anticipated duration 12 months)
UCC is seeking an experienced Corporate Secretary to lead its governance, legal, compliance and risk functions. This senior role is central to ensuring the University meets the highest standards of accountability, integrity and regulatory compliance.
About the Role
A member of the University Leadership Team, reporting to the President for executive management responsibilities and to the Governing Authority, through the Chair, in respect of the Secretary function, the Corporate Secretary:
Why Join UCC?
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Jennifer Murphy, email: [email protected]
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .
Appointment may be made on the Senior Admin II Salary Scale: €145,800 - €184,250 (Scale B) / €138,454 - €177,928 (Scale A).
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected], quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 16th June 2026
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector
Contact Person : Dr Jennifer Murphy
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 096654
Contact Number :
Close Date : 16-Jun-2026 12:00
Specific Purpose Whole Time Post
(anticipated duration 12 months)
UCC is seeking an experienced Corporate Secretary to lead its governance, legal, compliance and risk functions. This senior role is central to ensuring the University meets the highest standards of accountability, integrity and regulatory compliance.
About the Role
A member of the University Leadership Team, reporting to the President for executive management responsibilities and to the Governing Authority, through the Chair, in respect of the Secretary function, the Corporate Secretary:
- Leads and manages the Office of Corporate & Legal Affairs (OCLA).
- Ensures OCLA delivery of the role of Secretary to the Governing Authority, ensuring excellent governance support, documentation and procedural advice.
- Oversees university governance including governance relating to university subsidiaries.
- Leads the University's legal and compliance functions, overseeing the provision of legal advice, regulatory duties, contract administration and statutory obligations including Freedom of Information, Data Protection/GDPR, Copyright, Children First/Child Safeguarding, Protected Disclosures and other public accountability obligations.
- Provides strategic oversight of the University's enterprise risk management framework, including maintenance of the University Risk Register and promotion of a strong risk management culture, through the relevant function reporting to the Corporate Secretary.
- Has overall oversight, through the relevant reporting function, of insurance, emergency management, business continuity, and Health & Safety reporting, ensuring that these areas are appropriately governed, aligned and reported within the University's governance framework.
Why Join UCC?
- This is a prestigious opportunity to influence decision-'making at the highest level of a leading Irish university, shaping governance and supporting strategic progress during a period of growth and change.
Please note that Garda vetting and/or an international police clearance check may form part of the selection process.
For an information package including full details of the post, selection criteria and application process see https://ore.ucc.ie/. The University, at its discretion, may undertake to make an additional appointment(s) from this competition following the conclusion of the process.
Informal enquiries can be made in confidence to Dr Jennifer Murphy, email: [email protected]
University College Cork is committed to being a fully inclusive global university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are core values under our UCC Strategic Plan 2023-2028. UCC holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing equality in higher education. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of age, care-giving status, disability, ethnicity, gender and/or gender identity or expression status, nationality, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/creed, and/or sexual orientation. We are committed to supporting all staff through flexible working schemes, family-friendly policies, training and development, and staff networks. We value the enrichment that comes from a diverse community and seek to promote equality, prevent discrimination and protect the human rights of each individual in line with equality legislation. We encourage applicants to consult our Dignity and Respect Policy and learn more about our EDI related initiatives .
Appointment may be made on the Senior Admin II Salary Scale: €145,800 - €184,250 (Scale B) / €138,454 - €177,928 (Scale A).
Salary placement on appointment will be in accordance with public sector pay policy.
We encourage you to reach out to us directly should you require assistance or reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note interviews will be conducted either online via Microsoft Teams or in person in the first instance. Candidates may also be required to attend interviews in person if an interview takes place online. Candidates will be notified as appropriate
Applications must be submitted online via the University College Cork vacancy portal (https://ore.ucc.ie/). Queries relating to the online application process should be referred to [email protected], quoting the job-title.
Candidates should apply, in confidence, before 12 noon (Irish Local Time) on Tuesday, 16th June 2026
No late applications will be accepted.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
Please note that an appointment to posts advertised will be dependent on University approval, together with the terms of the employment control framework for the higher education sector
Contact Person : Dr Jennifer Murphy
Contact Email : [email protected]
Job ID : 096654
Contact Number :
Close Date : 16-Jun-2026 12:00
