Governance Officer - Internal - Fixed Term (6 months) bei Barnet Council Business Unit
Barnet Council Business Unit · London, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in London
This position is open to internal candidates only. Any applications received from external candidates will not be considered and will be automatically rejected.
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centers, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative – which drive everything we do.
About the role
Contract Management
To support the Head of Governance in managing all aspects of the management of shared legal service (HB Public Law).
To support the Head of Governance with the contract management of the Modern.Gov (Civica) and Auditel (Webcasting and Hybrid Meetings) systems.
To support the drafting of the Annual Governance Statement and Code of Corporate Governance.
To support the Head of Governance in managing all aspects of the management of shared legal service (HB Public Law).
To support the Head of Governance with the contract management of the Modern.Gov (Civica) and Auditel (Webcasting and Hybrid Meetings) systems.
To support the drafting of the Annual Governance Statement and Code of Corporate Governance.
Committee Administration
To be a leading point of contact for Members, officers and the public on matters relating to the formal decision-making process, and to provide advice and guidance on all matters relating to governance matters (Council, Cabinet, committees, quasi-judicial bodies, boards/panels, delegated decision making and the Constitution) across council service areas and key delivery partners.
To be a leading point of contact for Members, officers and the public on matters relating to the formal decision-making process, and to provide advice and guidance on all matters relating to governance matters (Council, Cabinet, committees, quasi-judicial bodies, boards/panels, delegated decision making and the Constitution) across council service areas and key delivery partners.
To proactively engage the organisation on governance matters, enabling decision making to take place in the context of a diverse organisational structure.
To ensure that decision making is based on sound legal practice and in accordance with the Constitution.
To contribute to the delivery of the Governance Service Plan including leading on or contributing to project work and/or being responsible for specific tasks as instructed.
To be responsible for leading one or more of portfolio areas to ensure that functions are being delivered in accordance with best practice, local requirements, and the legislative framework.
To support high profile decision-making bodies (such as Full Council, Cabinet, committees, quasi-judicial bodies, and panels/boards).
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About you
As a Governance Officer your responsibilities will involve the following:
Contract Management
To support the Head of Governance in managing all aspects of the management of shared legal service (HB Public Law).
To support the Head of Governance with the contract management of the Modern.Gov (Civica) and Auditel (Webcasting and Hybrid Meetings) systems
To support the drafting of the Annual Governance Statement and Code of Corporate Governance.
Responsibilities:
- To work with the Head of Governance, HB Public Law, and council services to support the following aspects of the council’s shared legal service including but not limited to:
- Contract Management Meetings;
- LB Harrow / LB Barnet Strategic Monitoring Board meetings;
- Attend and support meetings between Barnet services and representatives from the HBPL legal practice, escalating issues as appropriate;
- Attend legal services budget monitoring meetings;
- Process legal hours and disbursements to services;
- Attend HBPL User Group meetings with the Head of Governance;
- Support review and extension of Inter-Authority Agreement as required.
- To organise and support quarterly contract management meetings with Modern.Gov (Civica) and Auditel in accordance with the contracts for both suppliers.
Other
- To work with council services, the Head of Governance, Executive Director Assurance, Assistant Director Assurance and Head of Governance to draft, review and update the Annual Governance Statement and Code of Corporate Governance for reporting to CMT and the Governance, Audit, Risk Management and Standards Committee.
Committee Administration
- To proactively prepare and co-ordinate agendas and reports in consultation with the appropriate officers and the Leader, Cabinet Members, Committee Chairs in respect of Council, Cabinet, committees, quasi-judicial bodies, and panel/board meetings. Ensure that work is organised and managed in accordance with statutory requirements, the Constitution, within budget and that deadlines and performance targets are met.
- To attend meetings during and outside normal office hours, record decisions accurately and give professional advice on governance and constitutional matters and ensuring that minutes are approved and published promptly and agreed follow up action is taken
- Develop systems and processes to ensure that the Council’s business is effectively forward planned and that the decision-making process facilitates prompt and timely decision making.
- To highlight constitutional or procedural issues which may give rise to inconsistency of practice across the service, governance issues, reputational considerations, and to identify solutions to those issues and then achieve buy-in and implement.
- To participate in relevant professional networks and undertake continuous professional development to ensure that knowledge, skills, and experience are continuously kept up to date enabling best practice to be implemented locally.
What we offer
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, which provides a valuable guaranteed income in your retirement together with security for your dependents
- Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
- A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
- Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance
How to apply
Read the job description and person specification before clicking ‘Apply’ to commence the online application form. If you would like any further information about the role before applying, please contact Andrew Charlwood, Head of Governance, [email protected] .
Barnet Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Barnet operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
To deliver Barnet Council’s commitment to equality of opportunity in the provision of services, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. As such we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.
Barnet Council embraces all forms of flexible working (including part-time, compressed hours, and remote working) and is committed to offering employees a healthy work-life balance. Candidates are encouraged to talk about relevant requirements and preferences at interview. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Barnet Council is a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
All posts with the council are subject to a probationary period of six months, during which time you will be required to demonstrate to the council satisfaction your suitability for the position in which you will be employed.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.
Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including JUNK MAIL folders) that you use to submit your application, as any further communication regarding your application will be sent electronically. Should you not hear from us within four working weeks of the closing date for this post, then regretfully in this instance, you have not been shortlisted.
