Salary: Starting Salary is £44,711 (Level one) rising to £47,754 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Contract Type:Permanent
Hours:37 hours per week
Worker Type:Hybrid Worker
The Nottingham City Council Governance Team is at the heart of the Council’s democratic processes, ensuring that governance and decision making arrangements are of a high standard in which councillors, citizens and other stakeholders can have confidence. We work closely with councillors and colleagues to ensure that the Council’s governance framework is transparent, effective, legally compliant and supports robust and efficient decision making that contributes towards achieving the Council’s objectives. We are a proactive and forward-thinking team, integral to the Council’s current programme of improvement. The importance of good governance has a high profile within the organisation and this is an opportunity to be part of a team that is valued and has scope to drive forward improvements in local decision-making.
We are looking for a Senior Governance Officer to work with the Head of Governance and another Senior Governance Officer to provide dynamic leadership to the Team and drive forward service improvement and associated project activity. The role includes being responsible for the proactive development and delivery of an effective, modern and fit for purpose service; leading and line managing a team of Governance Officers; leading on a range of governance-related project work; and representing the Service at a senior level.
The ideal candidate will have:
– comprehensive knowledge, and experience of applying local authority governance law and procedures including those which govern the conduct of meetings and council decision making
– the ability to successfully lead teams and manage the work of others to deliver agreed objectives in the context of a fast-paced and changing environment
– the ability to provide accurate and credible advice to others, including in relation to complex legal or constitutional matters
– the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, councillors and partners, operating with political awareness and an appreciation of the sensitivity of issues within a political environment
– the ability to manage a complex workload and work under own initiative, with the flexibility necessary to successfully manage changing priorities and adjust plans in line with changing drivers and influences
– experience in leading change programmes and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
The majority of committee meetings are held during the day at the Council’s offices in Nottingham City Centre and attendance in the office for team collaboration is required at least one day per week. Working from home is supported on other days/times. Occasional travel to meetings in other locations may be required and the ability to drive with access to a car is desirable.
Deadline for applications: Sunday 6 July 2025
Interviews will be held:w/c 14th July
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