Governance Manager
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £51,356 to £54,495 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Burnley, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Burnley Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 353 |
Summary
Burnley Borough Council is looking to appoint a Governance Manager to lead its Democratic Services team, comprising officers in democracy, elections and electoral registration and support. You will be based in Burnley Town Hall.
You will be a key contact in the Democratic Services Team so will need to be approachable, an excellent communicator and have the ability to solve problems.
The role requires a person with enthusiasm for the political environment and a commitment to supporting democratic decision making. The successful candidate will work at the heart of the Council working closely with the Executive, the Mayor, Committee Chairs, elected Members and senior officers.
You will already have extensive knowledge of local authority decision-making together with an ability to approach politically sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a democratic team or be a senior democratic services officer looking for their first role in heading up a team. You should be a team player. You will be able to work with modern IT systems, e (e.g. Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, Modgov and Proactis and work to strict deadlines.
You will co-ordinate and support procurement within the Council and give advice on public contract regulations. Experience in procurement is desirable but not essential.
This is a Politically Restricted Post within the meaning of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Our Offer:
We can offer you an excellent package that includes competitive salary, generous leave allowance, flexible working and subsidised car parking, with an employee assistance programme and a strong focus on staff health and well-being activities.
If you have the above qualities and want to lead the team that delivers effective and progressive Democratic Services, then we would love to hear from you. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Catherine Waudby, Head of Legal & Democracy, at cwaudby@burnley.gov.uk or telephone 01282 477198.
You will be a key contact in the Democratic Services Team so will need to be approachable, an excellent communicator and have the ability to solve problems.
The role requires a person with enthusiasm for the political environment and a commitment to supporting democratic decision making. The successful candidate will work at the heart of the Council working closely with the Executive, the Mayor, Committee Chairs, elected Members and senior officers.
You will already have extensive knowledge of local authority decision-making together with an ability to approach politically sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing a democratic team or be a senior democratic services officer looking for their first role in heading up a team. You should be a team player. You will be able to work with modern IT systems, e (e.g. Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, Modgov and Proactis and work to strict deadlines.
You will co-ordinate and support procurement within the Council and give advice on public contract regulations. Experience in procurement is desirable but not essential.
This is a Politically Restricted Post within the meaning of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Our Offer:
We can offer you an excellent package that includes competitive salary, generous leave allowance, flexible working and subsidised car parking, with an employee assistance programme and a strong focus on staff health and well-being activities.
If you have the above qualities and want to lead the team that delivers effective and progressive Democratic Services, then we would love to hear from you. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Catherine Waudby, Head of Legal & Democracy, at cwaudby@burnley.gov.uk or telephone 01282 477198.
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