Governance Services Lead Officer

3 days ago


SouthendonSea, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom South End City Council Full time

Southend on Sea City Council is a leading local authority, delivering essential services to the community.

Your New Role:

We are seeking an experienced Governance Services Lead Officer to join our team on a permanent and part-time basis (0.6 FTE - 3 days per week). The successful candidate will lead on the design, development, management, and delivery of Governor Services for Southend, working with stakeholders including school leaders, governors, and governance professionals/clerks.

The Governance Services Lead Officer will be responsible for delivering and managing the activities of the Governance Service to meet statutory and service requirements, as well as commissioning and hands-on delivery to support professional development of governance across the City.

This role offers a competitive salary of £44,711 - £50,788 (dependent on qualifications and experience) and opportunities for agile work, flexible working practices, and a positive work-life balance.

All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check.



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