Your New Organisation:
Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.
Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovative environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work-life balance. As a Unitary Authority, we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health, and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety, and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn, and make a difference.
Your new role:
An exciting opportunity to join Southend on Sea City Council on a permanent and part-time basis (0.6 FTE - 3 days per week) as the Governance Services Lead Officer (Southend on Sea Governance Service).
We are looking for someone that will be able to lead on the design, development, management, and delivery of Governor Services for Southend, working with a wide range of stakeholders including school leaders, governors, and governance professionals/clerks. The successful candidate will be the lead for the service to deliver and manage the activities of the Governance Service, to meet statutory and service requirements. The role will provide effective strategic and day-to-day leadership to enable the outcomes to be met. There is a commissioning role, as well as hands-on delivery to support the professional development of governance across the City.
The successful candidate will be based at the Civic Centre (at least 2 days per week), agile work including schools across Southend with a willingness to travel privately or by public transport or work from home (as agreed).
What you'll need to succeed:
The successful candidate will be proven to work flexibly with key stakeholders, including professionals and schools. Proven leadership and management skills and experience are to be demonstrated. You will be enthusiastic and self-motivated with the ability to engage with key stakeholders to ensure outcomes for governance are met. You will be passionate about ensuring that governance is high quality to meet and develop volunteer and staff.
What you'll get in return:
£44,711 - £50,788 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
NJC level 9
What you need to do now:
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply online' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.
Closing date: midday on Monday 13th January 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 13th/Tuesday 14th January 2025
Interview dates: Thursday or Friday 23rd or 24th January 2025
All applicants for this role will require an enhanced DBS check.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age, or religion or belief.
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