Governance and Assurance Support Officer

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Contract Type:
Permanent

Contract

Hours:

Part-Time

Salary range: £30,023 to £32,578

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town. We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.

Job description:

Are you organised, detail-oriented and looking for a role where your work makes a real difference?

We're seeking a Governance & Assurance Support Officer to support key areas including information governance, data protection, risk management and compliance. You'll help manage information requests, maintain records, support risk processes and contribute to delivering high standards of governance across the organisation.

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confidence handling sensitive information
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications

This is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge of governance, information management and compliance while working in a supportive and collaborative team. If you're proactive, organised and keen to contribute to high-quality public services, we'd love to hear from you.

• An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays).
• A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
• A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
• Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
• Access to free counselling services.
• Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• A cycle to work scheme.
• Low-cost town centre parking.
• A commitment to employee wellbeing.

Closing date Thu, 05 Nov 2026

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.