Governance Officer

North Yorkshire County Council; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire County Council is seeking a Governance Officer to join the Governance Team at the heart of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. You will support effective decision-making, transparency and accountability across a fast‑moving organisation, working with elected Members and senior leaders.

You will manage committee processes from planning to implementation, prepare agendas and minutes, provide procedural advice and help develop governance arrangements that strengthen

Qualifications

• Experience in governance, democratic services or committee administration.
• Understanding of governance, procedures and legislation in public bodies.
• Ability to interpret policies and legislation and apply them in practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage committee processes from planning to implementation.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for meetings.
• Provide procedural advice to committees and decision-making bodies.
• Collaborate with Assurance, Legal and Finance to embed governance arrangements.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Committee administration

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Political awareness

Analytical skills

Job description

Governance Officer

Salary: £36,581 - £40,444

Hours: 37 Hours

Contract: Permanent and Fixed Term available

Location: York/Northallerton, Hybrid

Permanent and Fixed Term opportunities available

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Governance Team at the heart of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, supporting effective decision-making, transparency and accountability across a rapidly evolving organisation. Working closely with elected Members, senior leaders and key stakeholders, you will provide professional governance advice and support to committees, boards and decision-making bodies, helping to ensure compliance with constitutional, statutory and governance requirements.

As Governance Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining high standards of corporate governance while supporting the Combined Authority's ambitious agenda for economic growth, devolution and public service improvement. You will help manage committee processes from planning through to implementation, prepare agendas and minutes, provide procedural advice and contribute to the continuous development of governance arrangements that support organisational effectiveness, transparency and public trust and confidence.

You will also:

• Work within a professional Governance team at the centre of the Combined Authority.
• Work closely with Assurance, Legal and Finance to develop and embed governance arrangements that support a rapidly evolving Mayoral Combined Authority.
• Drive forward key projects to strengthen governance assurance, transparency and decision‑making processes.
• Play an active role in constitutional development, governance review and organisational improvement.
• Work closely with senior officers, statutory officers and elected members on matters of governance and compliance.
• Contribute to the development of governance arrangements required to support future devolution opportunities and organisational growth.
• Ideal for candidates who enjoy problem solving, building effective governance frameworks and helping organisations navigate change.
• Support the delivery of committee and governance processes, helping ensure decisions are made effectively, transparently and in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with Members, officers and partner organisations to promote good governance and continuous improvement.

What you will bring

You will bring experience in governance, democratic services, committee administration or a similar governance-focused environment, together with an understanding of how effective governance supports organisational success. You will be confident providing advice, interpreting procedures and legislation, coordinating complex governance processes and working with a wide range of stakeholders in a professional and politically aware environment.

You will be highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. Above all, you will be someone who enjoys working collaboratively, solving problems and helping shape governance arrangements that support an ambitious and growing organisation.

You will also have:

• Knowledge of governance, committee or democratic services processes.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and minute taking.
• Experience of building positive working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to interpret policies, procedures and legislation and apply them in practice.
• Political awareness, sound judgement and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• A collaborative approach and a commitment to high standards of governance, accountability and transparency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and organisational effectiveness.

Key Documents:

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Key Dates

Closing date: Monday 9 November

Interview date: w/c 16 November 2026

To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

The benefits of working for us can be found here; Careers at York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority: Work for us