Interim Senior Governance Specialist (Local Government)Duration: 3 months initiallyWorking Pattern: Predominantly remote (occasional on-site attendance, inc. IT kit collection)Start: ASAPAbout the RoleWe''re supporting a local authority through a period of significant organisational change and are seeking an experienced Senior Governance Specialist to provide high-level capacity, expertise and stability within the corporate legal and governance function.Working closely with the Monitoring Officer and senior leadership team, this role will play a critical part in strengthening core governance and democratic services, improving consistency, and embedding evidence-based best practice.This is a targeted, outcomes-focused interim assignment designed to help the organisation get "into shape" for its next phase of service improvement.Key ResponsibilitiesIn this senior advisory and delivery-focused role, you will:Governance Improvement and Best PracticeSupport the development of modern, best-practice governance models and ways of working.Input into consultation materials, job descriptions and alignment of governance budgets.Contribute to a corporately agreed funding model for governance-related services.Core Governance SupportProvide senior professional input across a wide range of governance functions, including:Report clearance processesConstitutional review, updates and maintenanceCorporate governance matters, including work related to devolutionResponding to internal governance q