Governance and Compliance Manager - Public Sector

Join our client in Sheffield as a Governance and Compliance Manager, where you will play a crucial role in supporting the Mayor and Deputy Mayor in the Policing and Reform Directorate. This interim position offers a unique opportunity to ensure effective governance, assurance, and compliance within the policing sector.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manage the administration of the Deputy Mayor's governance and assurance arrangements.
• Support the decision-making processes, including financial sign-offs.
• Conduct independent reviews of the police complaints process.
• Manage the Independent Custody Visiting Scheme.
• Liaise with the Police and Crime Panel.
• Administer, monitor, and report on risk management arrangements relating to Policing and Crime.
• Provide relevant reports to the Senior Leadership Team and Joint Independent Audit Committee.
• Administer Police Misconduct Panels and Police Appeal Tribunals.
• Manage requests for financial assistance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory information governance requirements, including GDPR and the Freedom of Information Act.
• Maintain the Mayor's Publication Scheme and ensure compliance with the Elected Local Policing Bodies (Specified Information Order).
• Support strong corporate governance and effective decision-making across the Directorate.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in a statutory, regulatory, or governance-led environment.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply relevant legislation.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills for producing clear, accurate documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities effectively.
• Confidence in working independently and leading others.
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Proactive and detail-focused approach.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of governance and compliance.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Exposure to high-level decision-making in the public sector.
• Opportunity to work in a role that directly impacts governance, transparency, and accountability.