Head of Service Governance Preston
Head of Service Governance Preston
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per annum Permanent Full Time 37 hours per week County Hall Preston
Job Title:Head of Service Governance
Location:County Hall Preston (Hybrid Working)
Salary Range:
Are you ready to lead and inspire a dynamic governance team As the Head of Governance you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our councils governance services. We are looking for someone to provide strategic leadership and driving forwardthinking service improvements whilst ensuring the delivery of council priorities and statutory duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership of the councils Governance Service ensuring delivery of council priorities and statutory duties.
- Lead on the development and promotion of robust governance initiatives projects and activities across the authority.
- Design and deliver the Governance Services business plan to drive service improvements whilst ensuring budget and resources for the service deliver savings and efficiencies.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes a culture of professional development knowledge sharing and open honest and transparent communication
- Act Data Protection Officer in relation to information governance responsibilities and to work collaboratively with the Director of Legal and Governance Head of Legal and Head of Democratic Services to ensure a strong ethical culture.
What we are looking for:
- Strategic Leadership Youll have substantial senior management experience in a governance/risk services role within a local authority or similar public sector environment.
- Service Excellence Youll have a proven track record of delivering highquality Governance services managing complex budgets and leading high performing teams.
- Stakeholder Engagement Youll have significant experience of working with senior stakeholders evidencing your ability to build credibility with senior managers elected members and external partners.
Please Include a personal statement which evidences your ability to deliver what we are looking for.
If you would like a confidential conversation with the Director of Law and Governance please contact
Closing date: 4thMay 2025
Interviews: W/C 12thMay 2025
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Description & Person Specification
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
