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Programme Governance Officer - LGR
Council Offices - Clitheroe
Reference: CE218
Pay: Scale 5 (scp 16-19) £30,518 to £32,061 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 2 year fixed term contract
Ribble Valley Borough Council is preparing for a once in a generation transformation as part of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Programme Governance Officer to play a central role in supporting this complex and high profile change programme.
Working within the LGR Programme Management Office, you will help ensure strong governance, effective oversight and clear decision making across all workstreams. You will monitor risks and issues, analyse programme information, produce high quality reports and dashboards, and ensure decisions and actions are well documented, transparent and audit ready. You will also provide constructive challenge, support the Programme Manager, and help embed consistent governance standards across partner councils.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with complexity, takes ownership of their work and is confident interpreting information to make informed recommendations. You will need excellent organisational skills, strong analytical ability and the ability to build effective working relationships. Experience in programme, project or governance work is helpful, but we also welcome applicants with transferable skills and the motivation to develop.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant public sector change programme that will shape services and communities across the new unitary area.
Join us to receive a host of benefits such as flexible working hours (flexitime scheme in operation), generous leave entitlement, occupational pension scheme and training/development opportunities.
Closing date: Sunday 19th April 2026
Interview date: TBC
Reasonable adjustments: For any part of the recruitment process, please email us or provide further information on your application form.
Right to close early: We reserve the right to close job vacancies before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
