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Interim Senior Governance Officer
Job Location:
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
30 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
4-Month Contract with Local Authority
Summary
- This role supports the Director and Monitoring Officer in delivering key governance projects and priorities across the organization. The position is crucial for strengthening governance frameworks ensuring effective decision-making processes and maintaining compliance with statutory and best practice requirements. Operating at a senior level equivalent to a Monitoring Officer or Deputy Monitoring Officer the postholder will provide strategic governance advice and leadership.
Responsibilities
- Support the Director and Monitoring Officer in delivering governance priorities and organizational objectives.
- Take delegated responsibility for specific areas within the Monitoring Officers remit.
- Lead process mapping and develop robust governance frameworks to enhance decision-making.
- Ensure effective implementation and embedding of governance frameworks including the Constitution and Member & Officer Protocol.
- Provide high-level advice and guidance to Members and Officers on governance legal compliance and decision-making.
- Strengthen governance arrangements across the organization ensuring transparency accountability and efficiency.
Essential Experience
- Significant experience in governance ideally within local government or the public sector.
- Proven experience operating at a senior level equivalent to Monitoring Officer or Deputy Monitoring Officer.
- Strong experience in developing and embedding governance frameworks and decision-making processes.
- Experience advising senior stakeholders including elected Members and senior Officers.
- Demonstrable track record of ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
- Experience in process mapping policy development and organizational improvement initiatives.
Essential Qualifications
- Relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g. Law Governance Public Administration) or equivalent experience.
- Membership of or working towards a relevant professional body (e.g. Solicitor Barrister or Governance Institute) is desirable.
Additional Information
- Please add your desired pay rate on your CV.
- We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
- The role closes on 7th June 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To support the Director and Monitoring Officer in delivering key governance projects and priorities across the organisation
Required Education:
To support the Director and Monitoring Officer in delivering key governance projects and priorities across the organisation
