Strategic Governance & Board Affairs Lead

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Senior Governance Officer to support Council and internal Board meetings. The role includes producing agendas and minutes, providing governance advice, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. Successful candidates will have a degree or significant local government experience, with strong written communication skills and the ability to work independently. This is a politically restricted position with a focus on transparency in decision-making.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or have significant local government experience.
• Demonstrate good judgment in a political environment.
• Ability to produce clear, grammatically correct written work.
• Work independently to create high-quality reports.

Responsibilities

• Support Member-level meetings and governance processes.
• Produce agendas, reports, and minutes according to standards.
• Provide procedural advice to Councillors and stakeholders.
• Build relationships with Councillors and senior officers.

Skills

Good judgement and discretion

High-quality written work

Ability to work independently

Constructive teamwork

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

A local government authority in Greater London is seeking a Senior Governance Officer to support Council and internal Board meetings. The role includes producing agendas and minutes, providing governance advice, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. Successful candidates will have a degree or significant local government experience, with strong written communication skills and the ability to work independently. This is a politically restricted position with a focus on transparency in decision-making.