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Director of Governance
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South Ribble
Hybrid
GBP 89,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Director of Governance to lead and influence governance across two dynamic local authorities. This senior role involves ensuring legal compliance, supporting decision-making, and managing key teams. You will work collaboratively within a friendly leadership team, driving ethical standards and effective governance. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on community outcomes while enjoying a flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are a confident leader with a strong sense of integrity, this role could be your next career milestone.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in senior governance roles with a strong legal background.
- Ability to manage teams and influence decision-making processes.
Responsibilities
- Ensure councils operate within legal boundaries and support sound decision-making.
- Oversee the conduct of elected members and act as a key advisor on legal matters.
Skills
Job description
Location: Chorley & South Ribble
Contract: Full time (36.26 hours per week) / Permanent
Salary: 88,185 plus competitive benefits
Closing Date: 20 April 2025
Are you looking for an opportunity to be a senior Statutory Officer across two dynamic and forward-thinking local authorities? We are looking for a new Director of Governance to support us in delivering the best outcomes for residents.
In this role, you'll be part of a fantastic and friendly Senior Leadership team who work collaboratively and supportively to deliver the best possible services and support. Working across 2 progressive organisations can be challenging but is also rewarding. You will be responsible for leading the way with strong governance and democratic services to ensure that decisions are sound and effective. With specific responsibilities for legal, democratic services, procurement, audit and risk, elections and corporate support, you will be influencing the foundations of our organisations.
- Ensuring that both councils operate within legal boundaries
- Supporting effective, sound decision making
- Upholding ethical standards
- Overseeing the proper conduct of elected members and officers
- Acting as the key advisor on constitutional matters and legal compliance
- Line management of the Head of Democratic Services, the Head of Audit and Risk and the Head of Legal and Procurement.
- An individual who is confident and outgoing
- Open to challenge
- Collaborative
- Can do
- Outcome focused
- Strong sense of right and wrong
- Flexible
- This role requires some travel around our boroughs. You should have a valid driving licence or the equivalent mobility.
- 36 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
- Hybrid/agile working from day one
- Local Government pension
- Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
- Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
- Volunteering days
- Free parking
Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in a flexible working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us form on our careers website.
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