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Job IntroductionGovernance ManagerWe are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity as a permanent position within the Performance, Governance and Systems Service of Children's Services.The Governance Manager will lead and manage all aspects of governance within our Children's Service, with a specific focus on Children's Social Care. The role ensures that services are supported and administered appropriately, and that statutory and good practice guidance related to governance and improvement is followed. The successful candidate will foster an environment and culture conducive to effective service delivery, actively promote partnership working, and enhance engagement with both corporate and external partners.We seek a highly motivated individual committed to working collaboratively to improve services for children. The candidate should embody our values, have a passion for quality, and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment. Experience with inspections, improvement initiatives, transformation, and knowledge of local government and children's services issues are essential.If interested or wishing to learn more about supporting the 80,000 children and young people in BCP, please contact Stefanie Gehrig Clark, Head of Performance, Governance and Systems, at 01202 093506 or BCP CouncilBCP Council serves a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs over 5,000 staff. Our area features over 15 miles of renowned coastline. We offer career-defining roles to transform and improve services. Join us to help create a thriving, world-class, prosperous, and inclusive community for future generations.Our BenefitsWe provide an excellent benefits package. For more details, see here.Following the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are streamlining our terms and conditions and developing a single pay structure applicable to all employees. We aim to offer benefits valued by our colleagues and are reviewing these to ensure they meet expectations. Since 2019, we have engaged in collective bargaining with unions to reach an agreement on new contractual terms. Although this process has taken longer than anticipated, we are exploring all options to address inequalities resulting from the merger of three councils.We are establishing a timeline for implementing these changes, and all new colleagues will be included. Rest assured, continuous service will be preserved, and no job reductions will result from the pay and reward reforms. If you have questions about this process, please discuss them with the hiring manager.DBSBCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting community welfare. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Applicants must complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.#J-18808-Ljbffr