Programme and Governance Officer

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Terms & Conditions: 37 Hours, Full Time, Permanent

Department:
Chief Executive

Closing Date: 5th August 2026

Interviews: 12th August 2026

Are you an organised, proactive and motivated professional looking for a role where you can support improvement, governance and service delivery, helping to drive growth and development across Blackburn with Darwen?

We are seeking an ambitious Programme and Governance Officer to support the Growth and Development department, reporting into the Office of the Chief Executive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with senior managers and partners to support governance, planning, and strengthen strategic activity across the department.

As a Programme and Governance Officer you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of key growth priorities, programmes and projects. You’ll ensure there is strong governance, effective planning and compliance with statutory responsibilities.

Working closely with Directors, senior managers, partners and stakeholders, you’ll support across the range of teams within the Growth and Development department and contribute to the development of high-quality strategies, reports and presentations.

• Coordinate strategic meetings, programmes and action plans
• Support the development, delivery and monitoring of departmental business plans
• Prepare high-quality briefings, presentations and communications for senior leaders and partners
• Support governance, risk, resilience and statutory compliance activities
• Build effective working relationships with senior leaders, elected members and partner organisations

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Skilled in project and programme coordination
• An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Confident working with senior leaders and external partners
• Experienced in governance, planning and business support activities

This role offers:

• Opportunities to work on key strategic projects
• Opportunities to work closely with senior leadership
• Opportunities to develop your programme and governance expertise
• A varied and rewarding role with genuine impact
• A collaborative and inclusive working team environment

For an informal discussion please contact Nathan Richards, Policy Officer