We are currently partnering with a Local Authority in Greater Manchester, who are recruiting for a Senior Governance Lead to support their team on a 12-month locum basis.

This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of up to £42 p/hour (negotiable) via an Umbrella company and the start date is subject to notice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Providing hands-on senior governance support, including direct involvement in committee, scrutiny and decision-making activity, alongside senior advice and assurance

• Supporting the governance improvement plan and aligning workstreams with Democratic Services delivery

• Supporting the improvement of governance frameworks, processes and ways of working (e.g., report quality, publication standards, forward planning, decision workflows)

• Strengthening scrutiny arrangements, including work programming and follow-up of recommendations

• Leading and coordinating inter-dependent governance improvement activity across teams to maintain statutory assurance while change is delivered

Requirements:

• Experience required within Local Government

• Experience with governance improvement processes

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working

• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, flexible start/finish times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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