Salary: £47,394 - £54,222 Job Grade: Level 4, Zone 2 Work Location: Unit 1B, Berol House, 25 Ashley Road, London, N17 9LJ, with opportunity for home/remote working Hours per week: 36 Contract Type: Permanent Closing date: Sunday 12th May 2024, 23:59 Interviews to be held: TBC Alternative flexible working options available/open to discussion Employed by London Borough of Camden, the Governance and Reporting Manager will be based in North London Waste Authority (NLWA), serving Camden and six other north London boroughs. About the role We’re looking for a Governance and Reporting Manager to fill a new role that will be essential in delivering a high standard of corporate governance and managing robust reporting for the Authority, including in relation to the delivery of the North London Heat and Power Project (NLHPP) and the Authority’s ownership of LondonEnergy Ltd (LEL). The role will operate flexibly across NLWA and NLHPP, in line with the business need. The Authority’s governance arrangements will need to be reviewed, enhanced and agreed with key high-level stakeholders both internally and externally, which will involve liaison with the NLHPP, LEL, the Authority’s Members and borough officers. The Authority is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance, transparency and accountability. This role is key to making the Authority a standard bearer in this regard. It is expected that the postholder will identify areas for improvement and manage the resulting actions. The postholder will also take responsibility for the Authority’s governance and reporting processes. With regular Authority meetings, Programme Committee meetings and Audit Committee meetings, the Authority’s work is often in the public eye. Approximately 1,000 pages of information from these meetings are published on the website every year. The postholder have a pivotal role in preparing and quality assuring papers for these meetings, as well as the informal working groups and briefing sessions with Members and officers which provide a valuable space for discussion and challenge. About you The successful candidate will have a deep awareness of governance in a politically motivated environment; a strong, strategic mindset; the ability to work with senior members of staff, board members and peers across different organisations; and experience of delivery of governance improvements in complex organisational / major programme set ups considering corporate risks. You will have extensive experience building reports and managing reporting cycles. For more information regarding this role please refer to the job profile. About NLWA Our mission is to preserve resources and the environment for future generations by exemplary planning, innovation, and communication in managing north London’s waste. We serve two million residents in seven boroughs and run communications and engagement campaigns to help them reduce their rubbish and recycle more. We campaign for government and industry action to reduce unnecessary single-use items, encourage reuse and repair and promote effective recycling. To help tackle the climate emergency and to prevent rubbish going to landfill, we are building the greenest Energy Recovery Facility in the country and modern recycling facilities at the Edmonton EcoPark, through the North London Heat and Power Project. Working for NLWA The post-holder will work for NLWA and be based at NLWA’s office in Tottenham Hale but be employed by London Borough of Camden through whom NLWA staff are employed. The North London Heat and Power Project is located at Edmonton EcoPark. Working for Camden At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits as well as joining a flexible working employer. Click HERE to see full details of our benefits. Additional Information To view the Job Profile, please copy and paste the link below into your browser: http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/10504258/file/document?inline To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section. Inclusion and Diversity We want Camden Council to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do. 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