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.

Support the Director and Monitoring Officer in delivering governance priorities and organizational objectives.
Take delegated responsibility for specific areas within the Monitoring Officer’s 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.

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.

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.