Governance Officer

Connected Local Government; Northallerton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northallerton is seeking a Governance Officer to manage responses to complaints related to Councillors' conduct in the North Yorkshire area. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and IT skills, be organised, and thrive in a supportive team environment. This role includes hybrid working opportunities and offers various benefits such as generous annual leave and pension schemes. Applications are invited until 23 February 2026.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Excellent pension scheme

Salary sacrifice benefits

Shopping vouchers and discounts

Qualifications

• Confident team player capable of working independently.
• Ability to manage and respond to complaints effectively.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and co-ordinate response to complaints.
• Support team in legal areas lacking experience.

Skills

Strong communication

IT skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Flexibility over agreeing which one of our Council Offices locations the role is based from, with hybrid working opportunities and a requirement to cover the North Yorkshire area for hearings and meetings.

We are currently looking to recruit an organised individual with strong communication and IT skills to work as a Governance Officer within our successful legal service here at North Yorkshire Council.

If you feel you have the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of this role, then we want to hear from you!

The post is within the Legal Service team which is part of Legal and Democratic Services within the Chief Executive’s Group. The Legal Service team has a number of officers responsible for governance functions –including the delivery and implementation of the statutory responsibility for embedding high standards of conduct and practice amongst all Councillors.

The role involves acting as the case manager, facilitating and co-ordinating the response to complaints and enquiries relating to the conduct of all North Yorkshire Councillors and all Town and Parish Councillors in the North Yorkshire area.

Support will be provided in any areas of the law where the candidate has not had the relevant experience and the role is part of a supportive team of professionals which provides the opportunity to learn and develop within our service.

The ideal candidate will be a confident team player who is able to \'hit the ground running\'

Responsibilities

• Acting as the case manager, facilitating and co-ordinating the response to complaints and enquiries relating to the conduct of all North Yorkshire Councillors and all Town and Parish Councillors in the North Yorkshire area.
• Supporting areas of law where the candidate has not had relevant experience; part of a supportive team of professionals which provides opportunities to learn and develop within the service.

What we can offer

You will also have access to a number of various benefits are available such as generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working, excellent pension scheme, salary sacrifice car, cycle, technology and childcare schemes and a package of ‘Everybody Benefits’ shopping vouchers, discounts and more. Please see our total rewards brochure for more information.

Contact for informal discussion

For an informal discussion regarding the role and service please contact Jennifer Norton, Assistant Director on email [e-mail] or Moira Beighton, Senior Governance Solicitor on [e-mail]

We look forward to exploring your application.

Key dates

Closing date: Monday 23 February 2026

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.