Interim Senior Governance Officer

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 29/05/2026

Job Information

Legal / Security / Law

City Dudley

Province West Midlands

Postal Code DY1

Job Description

4-Month Contract with Local Authority

Summary

• This role supports the Director and Monitoring Officer in delivering key governance projects and priorities across the organization. The position is crucial for strengthening governance frameworks, ensuring effective decision‑making processes, and maintaining compliance with statutory and best practice requirements. Operating at a senior level, equivalent to a Monitoring Officer or Deputy Monitoring Officer, the postholder will provide strategic governance advice and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director and Monitoring Officer in delivering governance priorities and organizational objectives.
• Take delegated responsibility for specific areas within the Monitoring Officer’s remit.
• Lead process mapping and develop robust governance frameworks to enhance decision‑making.
• Ensure effective implementation and embedding of governance frameworks, including the Constitution and Member & Officer Protocol.
• Provide high‑level advice and guidance to Members and Officers on governance, legal compliance, and decision‑making.
• Strengthen governance arrangements across the organization, ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
• Significant experience in governance, ideally within local government or the public sector.
• Proven experience operating at a senior level, equivalent to Monitoring Officer or Deputy Monitoring Officer.
• Strong experience in developing and embedding governance frameworks and decision‑making processes.
• Experience advising senior stakeholders, including elected Members and senior Officers.
• Demonstrable track record of ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in process mapping, policy development, and organizational improvement initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

• Membership of or working towards a relevant professional body (e.g., Solicitor, Barrister, or Governance Institute) is desirable.

Additional Information

• Please add your desired pay rate on your CV.
• We work on a bi‑weekly schedule.
• The role closes on 7th June 2026, apply ASAP.

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