Member Services & Governance Manager

Fenland District Council; March; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenland District Council is seeking an experienced Member Services and Governance Manager to lead democratic governance and member support functions within a busy local authority in the UK.

You will guide a small team, oversee democratic services, information governance activity and civic support arrangements, and ensure statutory obligations, transparency and accountability across committees and decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as governance professional in local government
• Advising elected Members and senior officers on constitutional matters
• Experience with committee and decision-making processes
• Experience leading teams and service improvements

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and continuous improvement of democratic and governance services
• Manage Council, Cabinet, Committee and Sub-Committee administration
• Provide professional advice to Members and senior officers on constitutional matters
• Oversee the Constitution, governance procedures and ethical standards framework
• Lead administration of Member interests, allowances, standards and civic functions
• Support information governance activities including FOI, EIR and data protection compliance
• Manage and develop a high-performing team delivering excellent service

Job description

Fenland District Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Member Services and Governance Manager to lead our democratic governance and member support functions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a governance professional with experience in local government to play a key role in supporting elected Members, senior officers and the Council's decision-making processes. You'll lead a small dedicated team, oversee democratic services, information governance activity and civic support arrangements, while ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations and maintains the highest standards of transparency and accountability.

As Member Services and Governance Manager, you will:

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of democratic and governance services.
• Manage Council, Cabinet, Committee and Sub-Committee administration.
• Provide professional advice to Members and senior officers on constitutional and procedural matters.
• Oversee the Council's Constitution, governance procedures and ethical standards framework.
• Lead the administration of Member interests, allowances, standards arrangements and civic functions.
• Support information governance activities including Freedom of Information, Environmental Information Regulations and data protection compliance.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team, ensuring excellent service delivery and customer focus.

We're seeking an experienced governance professional with a strong background in Democratic Services, Member Services or Governance within local government. You will have substantial experience advising elected Members and senior officers, supporting committee and decision-making processes, and working within local authority governance frameworks. Experience of leading teams, driving service improvements and managing standards, ethical governance and information governance activities such as Freedom of Information, data protection or records management is essential.

You will be an excellent communicator with the confidence to build effective relationships across all levels of the organisation while maintaining political neutrality and professional integrity. Strong organisational skills are essential, together with the ability to manage competing priorities, lead and motivate others, and deliver high-quality reports, presentations and governance support. You will be customer-focused, solutions-oriented and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

The role requires political awareness, discretion and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. As evening committee meetings and occasional weekend civic events form part of the role, applicants must be able to work flexibly and hold a full UK driving licence with access to transport.

This position would suit an individual who combines strong governance expertise with excellent people management skills and a passion for supporting effective local democracy and public service delivery.

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Closing Date: Sunday 16th of November 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 23rd November 2026