Governance Manager

Service Lead – Governance, Compliance and Risk

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Leeds City Centre

£69,852 p.a.

Sellick Partnership are delighted to be partnering with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority in their recruitment for a Service Lead for Governance, Compliance and Risk.

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is an innovative and growing organisation, delivering exciting change and improvements to shape the region. They are based in Leeds City Centre, right next to the train station. With Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution, the combined authority’s scope and abilities are growing, so it is a great time to join them on their exciting journey!

This is a permanent role and it sits within the Legal, Governance and Compliance department. There are four direct reports into this role; the managers for the various functions of the team, which are Democratic Services, Risk and Compliance, Information Governance and Strategic Governance.

About the role

Responsibilities will include:

• Shape, lead and manage the delivery of a customer focused, high performing and pro-active Governance, Compliance and Risk Service ensuring that the service is efficient, effective and delivers value for money.
• Ensuring effective corporate governance and risk management is embedded at all levels of the Authority in order to deliver the Combined Authority’s priorities in accordance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure that the organisation captures and responds to strategic and operational risks and that a corporate culture of risk management is embedded.
• Liaise closely with the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO), enable collaboration across relevant teams to ensure internal and external compliance so that the Authority meets its legislative requirements
• Ensure that corporate governance and assurance requirements are consistently met and exceeded, including the statutory and constitutional requirements in relation to both member and officer decision making and activity.
• Be the accountable lead for this service area supporting the Strategic Leadership Team, other senior officers, the Mayor and Members.
• Lead and develop the production of the Authority’s local Code of Corporate Governance to ensure the organisation is fit for purpose and meetings its legislative requirements.

Full job description is available upon request.

About the person:

To be suitable for this role you will need:

• Substantial knowledge of the governance and legislative environment of public sector organisations, ideally within a local government setting
• Substantial experience of shaping and leading a corporate governance function to deliver high standards.
• Experienced in forming and developing effective senior level working relationships with Members, Government and partner organisations to achieve the best outcomes for the organisation.
• Experience of leading and managing people.
• Experience of successfully managing budgets.

This role does not require you to be a qualified lawyer but would certainly suit someone from a legal background, so lawyers are encouraged to apply.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working hours
• Flexi time - you can accrue extra days of leave
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Excellent pension scheme with 14% and 18% employer contributions
• 28 days annual leave, this increases on years of service up to 32 days + bank holidays
• Continuous development opportunities
• Free travel across the region
• Bright, airy, modern office space, with all latest technology, just a 2-minute walk from the nearest train station
• Family-friendly policies including; excellent maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements

How to apply:

If you are interested in this excellent Service Lead – Governance, Compliance and Risk opportunity, please apply immediately to be considered for short-listing.

Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please do not hesitate to contact Chloë Cameron in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.