Governance & Compliance Officer

Northyorks; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking a Governance Officer to join the Governance Team at the heart of the organisation. You will support effective decision-making, transparency and accountability across a rapidly evolving organisation, guiding committees, boards and decision-making bodies.

Working with elected Members, senior leaders and key stakeholders, you will prepare agendas and minutes, provide procedural advice and help develop governance arrangements that enhance

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, democratic services or committee administration.
• Ability to interpret procedures and legislation and apply them in practice.
• Coordinate complex governance processes and work with a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support committee processes from planning through to delivery.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for governance bodies.
• Provide procedural advice to committees, boards and decision-making bodies.
• Contribute to development of governance arrangements to support organisational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with senior officers, statutory officers and elected members on governance matters.
• Support delivery of governance arrangements required for devolution and growth.

Skills

Governance experience

Committee administration

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Job description

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking a Governance Officer to join the Governance Team at the heart of the organisation. You will support effective decision-making, transparency and accountability across a rapidly evolving organisation, guiding committees, boards and decision-making bodies.

Working with elected Members, senior leaders and key stakeholders, you will prepare agendas and minutes, provide procedural advice and help develop governance arrangements that enhance