Strategic Governance Officer

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority; Northallerton; Híbrido; GBP 35 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

You will join the Governance Team at the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, providing professional governance advice and support to committees and boards. You will help ensure compliance with constitutional, statutory and governance requirements while contributing to the organisation's ongoing devolution and growth agenda.

As a Governance Officer, you will manage committee processes, prepare agendas and minutes, offer procedural guidance, and collaborate with senior officers and

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Governance

Committee administration

Democratic services

Report writing

Minute taking

Stakeholder management

Policy interpretation

Political awareness

Change management

Analytical thinking

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

You will join the Governance Team at the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, providing professional governance advice and support to committees and boards. You will help ensure compliance with constitutional, statutory and governance requirements while contributing to the organisation's ongoing devolution and growth agenda.

As a Governance Officer, you will manage committee processes, prepare agendas and minutes, offer procedural guidance, and collaborate with senior officers and