Senior Governance & Committee Officer
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21.14 to £26.89 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 February 2026 |
| Location: | Rochdale, North West, OL16 1XU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP221748CT1757-000A A74D-12012026 |
Summary
Senior Governance & Committee Officer needed in Rochdale Paying £21.14 per hr ref 000A A74D
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support colleagues to ensure Committee Services meets business and organisational needs.
- Maintain and enhance committee support systems and procedures.
- Ensure statutory and legislative safeguarding standards are met.
- Support constitutional reviews and implement legislative changes.
- Advise elected members, senior managers, and committees on governance and decision-making.
- Lead quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with local and legislative requirements.
- Build strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, partners, and customers.
- Deliver staff training and coaching on governance and decision-focused procedures.
- Support the effective operation of school appeals, including administration and clerking.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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