Role: Strategy & Governance Officer REF 132364
Contract Length: Until 11/06/2027
Location: Hackney - a flexible working framework to meet service demands
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £250 per day
Spinwell is recruiting for a Strategy & Governance Officer for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE OFFICER
- Line-manage and empower a multidisciplinary team, including a Complaints & Feedback Manager, Strategy & Governance Officers, and a Web Content Manager.
- Analyse learning from complaints and feedback to inform strategic direction and quality assurance frameworks across the directorate.
- Oversee Member liaison activity, quality-assure monthly briefings, and manage the pipeline of agenda items for Council and Cabinet meetings.
- Take ownership of the Children & Education Directorate Risk Register, coordinate Business Continuity Plans, and collaborate on the Annual Governance Statement.
- Systematically collaborate across the Council network; embed trauma-informed practices; and maintain a resolute, proactive commitment to anti-racism in all policies and procedures.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE OFFICER
- Experience leading, motivating, and developing a team to deliver against complex strategic plans.
- Significant experience overseeing governance, corporate complaints, information requests (GDPR/FOI/SAR), and digital content.
- Experience building positive relationships with elected members and navigating the balance between political drivers and strategic priorities.
- A track record of driving cultural change, interpreting vision into delivery, and implementing automated workflow tracking systems.
- Practical experience managing budgets (up to £1M) and navigating risk assessment frameworks.
If you are a Strategy & Governance Officer, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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