Contract with a Local Authority

• The Governance Officer will support the day-to-day operations of committee services within the organisation. This role will provide essential administrative and governance support to ensure the smooth running of committee meetings and related processes. The focus will be on business-as-usual tasks with no major transformation work required. The successful candidate will contribute to effective governance by assisting with the preparation of meetings, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with relevant procedures.
  

• Committee Support: Provide day-to-day support to committees, including the preparation of agendas, taking minutes, and ensuring timely distribution of meeting papers.
  
• Documentation Management: Ensure all relevant documents and reports are produced, distributed, and stored in line with governance requirements.
  
• Meeting Coordination: Assist with the logistical coordination of committee meetings, including venue booking, virtual meeting set-up (if required), and liaising with members and other stakeholders.
  
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure that all processes, practices, and documentation are in line with governance and compliance frameworks.
  
• Communication & Liaison: Act as a point of contact for committee members, providing timely responses to queries and offering advice where necessary.
  
• Minute Taking & Action Tracking: Accurately record meeting minutes and follow up on action points to ensure that decisions are implemented efficiently.
  
• Report Preparation: Assist with the preparation of reports and other governance-related documents for committees.
  
• General Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance to senior governance officers and other stakeholders involved in committee processes.
  

• Proven experience working in governance or democratic services, ideally within a local government or public sector environment.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to take accurate minutes and prepare high-quality reports.
  
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  
• Familiarity with governance and compliance frameworks, particularly in the context of committee services.
  
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
  
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  

• Hybrid role - 2-3 days/week from the office.