Locum Senior Governance and Committee Officer
Hourly Rate: DOE
Location: Hybrid
Duration: 3 months +
Working Arrangement: Full time
Start Date: ASAP

Reed Legal is working in partnership with a progressive Greater Manchester Local Authority to recruit a Locum Senior Governance and Committee Officer for a key assignment. This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting democratic decision-making and delivering high-quality governance services.

The Role
The successful candidate will provide professional committee and constitutional support, lead service-based strategies and projects, and act as the primary contact for advice on local government decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and supports colleagues to ensure Committee Services meets business and organisational needs.
• Maintains and improves key committee support systems and procedures.
• Ensures statutory and legislative safeguarding standards are met.
• Supports constitutional reviews and implements legislative changes.
• Advises elected members, senior managers, and committees on decision-making.
• Leads quality assurance activities and ensures compliance with local and legislative requirements.
• Builds effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, partners, and customers.
• Supports staff training and coaching on decision-focused procedures and practices.
• Supports the effective operation of school appeals, including administration and clerking.

Candidate Profile
We’re seeking an experienced governance professional with:

• Strong background in committee and constitutional services within local government.
• Proven track record of supporting Council committees including Cabinet.
• Excellent understanding of governance, decision-making processes, and relevant legislation.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly across service areas.
• Experience of clerking independent appeals including school admissions, exclusions, and licensing.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead on impactful projects and initiatives.
• Supportive environment for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.

Apply Now
If you’re ready to take on a rewarding challenge in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact: Olivia Venn – Reed Legal, Manchester
Email: olivia.venn@reed.com
Phone: 0300 373 4075

Reed Legal is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that rate guidelines are indicative only; all applications will be assessed on merit.