Governance Specialist: Committees & Transparency

Recruitment Hub; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Skills development

Generous leave

Hybrid & flexible working

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an experienced governance professional to join its Democratic Services team and shape governance within a modern, ambitious unitary council.

Working closely with elected Members and officers, you will provide high-quality governance support, prepare agendas and minutes, offer procedural guidance and ensure transparent, compliant decision-making across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting democratic governance, committee administration or formal decision-making processes.
• Strong understanding of local government governance and constitutional procedures.
• Ability to prepare accurate, concise minutes and governance documentation.
• Experience advising Members and officers on procedural matters.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality governance and committee support.
• Ensuring meetings and decision-making processes are managed effectively, lawfully and transparently.
• Preparing agendas, minutes, decision notices and documentation.
• Maintaining information within Modern.Gov and ensuring statutory requirements are met.
• Supporting public participation and constitutional processes.
• Assisting with Member and officer training on governance matters.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of governance processes.

Skills

Governance experience

Committee administration

Procedural guidance

Relationship building

Tools

Modern.Gov

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council is seeking an experienced governance professional to join its Democratic Services team and shape governance within a modern, ambitious unitary council.

Working closely with elected Members and officers, you will provide high-quality governance support, prepare agendas and minutes, offer procedural guidance and ensure transparent, compliant decision-making across the organisation.