Job Introduction
Governance Services Manager
(P01330)
Fixed term contract up to 12 months (maternity cover)
Starting salary £55,051 with progression to £58,455 through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)
37 hours per week (hybrid working)
Are you interested in leading a small but busy Governance Services team in improving the council’s constitutional and decision-making processes? If so, we'd like to hear from you!
You will play a significant role in providing expert advice to support the work of councillors and colleagues across the authority.
We are looking for an exceptional communicator with considerable committee administration experience. You will be an innovative thinker and a strong leader who is able to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
We are entering a new and exciting period of local government, implementing an extensive modernisation agenda which requires a creative and dedicated manager to develop new and efficient ways of working.
This role requires someone:
- Educated to degree level or with equivalent relevant experience
- To have substantial knowledge and experience of local government administration, executive arrangements and the political decision-making process
- Who has experience of leading, managing and motivating a small team
- Who is flexible with the ability to attend regular evening meetings and oversee the running and administration of Council meetings
The ability to converse at ease with councillors and members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post.
This role is hybrid working with the expectation of office attendance at least twice a week, and to meet service needs when required. The role requires attendance to evening committee meetings.
This role is politically restricted.
Our CORE values guide everything we do – Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent.
You will be working in the heart of Welwyn Garden City. You will have access to the local government benefits such as generous annual leave, national pay award agreements, and the local pension partnership. We offer a wide range of health and wellbeing events as well as a learning and development programme. To see all the benefits of working for Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, visit our careers website: My Rewards – Careers
Please note we do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.
Closing date for applications is 1 February 2026
Remote assessment will be held on 5 February 2026
Face to face interviews will be held on 13 February 2026
