Governance / Compliance Manager
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As Governance and Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for delivering effective governance and assurance arrangements to enable the Mayor/Deputy Mayor to exercise the statutory duties of a Police and Crime Commissioner. This includes delivery of public meetings where the Chief Constable is held to account by the Deputy Mayor.
You will work closely with South Yorkshire Police's Senior Command Team, members of the public, solicitors and barristers, legally qualified advisors, members of the Mayor/Deputy Mayor's independent panels and volunteers. Strong communication and organisation skills are essential.
Please note: This role is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Postholders are prohibited from standing for elected office (except Town or Parish Councils) and from engaging in certain political activities, including canvassing or acting as an officer of a political party. Roles listed as "specified" in Section 2.1 of the Act have no right of appeal. Further details are available on request and are available in the SYMCA - Politically Restricted Post List.
Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the criteria as detailed within the role profile. (please see role profile attached). Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal.
Interviews will be held Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th April 2026.
About the roleThis role supports strong corporate governance in the Policing and Reform Directorate by enabling effective decision-making, upholding the Nolan Principles, and strengthening policy, risk and audit processes that help the organisation achieve its strategic ambitions. Key responsibilities include:
Administration of the Deputy Mayor's governance and assurance arrangements
Independent reviews of police complaints process
Independent Custody Visiting Scheme
Deputy Mayor's decision-making arrangements, including financial sign offs
Liaising with the Police and Crime Panel
Administration, monitoring and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Joint Independent Audit Committee of the Mayor/Deputy Mayor's risk management arrangements relating to Policing and Crime
Administration of Police Misconduct Panels, Police Appeal Tribunals and requests for financial assistance
Effective management of the Policing and Reform Directorate's arrangements to ensure compliance with all information governance statutory requirements, including the General Data Protection Regulation
Compliance with the requirements of the Freedom of information Act
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Requirements
About youYou will be an organised, confident governance professional who can operate independently, manage complex statutory processes, and support transparent decision-making in a politically influenced environment. You bring sound judgement, strong written communication skills, and the ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Experience working within statutory, regulatory or governance-led environments, with the ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation.
Excellent organisation and communication skills, able to manage competing priorities and produce clear, accurate documentation.
The confidence to work independently and lead others, building strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
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Benefits & conditions
BenefitsAll colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.
In addition to the above, some of our benefits include -
Holiday Entitlement - From 28 to 36 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays. Pro-rata for part time colleagues.
Annual Leave Purchase Scheme - The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave
Hybrid working - Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time. Please note, unless specified within the job advert, we cannot accommodate remote working contracts.
Flexible Hours Scheme - Most roles within SYMCA work under the Flexi-Scheme which allows office-based employees' flexibility and discretion over their working hours. Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave.
Rewarding You - Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway and Cycle-to-Work schemes.
Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on-job training and qualifications
Professional Membership Fees - Where membership to Professional bodies is applicable to your role, SYMCA will reimburse your membership fees where applicable and following approval by Line Management.
Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority
Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
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