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Senior Governance Officer

1 month ago


Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom Optima Plus Recruitment Full time

Job Title: Senior Governance Officer (3 6 month Contract)

Company: Optima Plus Recruitment

Location: Basildon (Hybrid)

Hours: Full-time

Daily Rate: £19.74 Per Hour

About Us: Optima Plus Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented individuals with rewarding employment opportunities. We specialize in matching skilled professionals with reputable organizations across various industries.

Job Description: We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Governance Officer to operate as part of a small team providing a high-quality service to support meetings of the Client and its committees.

With the ability to work both at home and in the office through hybrid arrangements, the post holder will also be required to provide support to a range of internal and external meetings, Members of the Client and to carry out a range of other duties to support the Client s democratic and decision-making process and ensure effective governance arrangements exist.

Responsibilities:

  • To contribute to the Client's corporate working groups as necessary and to be responsive to corporate needs.
  • To represent the department at meetings and briefings to advise Members on a wide variety of subjects relevant to the responsibilities of the service.
  • To manage the Member Development function ensuring statutory requirements are met, in addition to commissioning appropriate training / briefings on any further topics required by Members.
  • To provide training on a range of matters relevant to the work of the department to Members and Officers as appropriate.
  • To provide the initial point of contact for newly elected Members in their first weeks to ensure that they meet all statutory requirements and feel welcomed to the Client. Arranging induction events as required and ensuring they have the information and equipment needed.
  • To utilise the report management system to support the democratic and decision-making processes and maintaining an overview of the system to ensure that it meets the needs of the section and the organisation. Providing on-going support to report writers.
  • To develop, review and maintain a wide range of guides and protocols relating to the democratic process (in addition to those contained within the Constitution) and advise Members and Officers on their use.
  • To maintain an awareness of emerging legislation affecting the Client s decision making processes and contribute to responding to this to ensure the Client s compliance.
  • To establish and maintain effective and efficient working relationships.

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years experience of managing and providing administrative support to committees.
  • Managing projects using formal project management skills.
  • Experience of working with Elected Members.
  • Experience of working in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a diverse number of tasks whilst meeting challenging timescales on a regular basis.
  • Excellent written communication skills including the ability to write high quality reports and minutes of meetings.
  • Ability to establish effective relationships with Elected Members and Officers at all levels of the organisation.
  • Flexible approach with the ability to attend evening meetings on a regular basis.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rate.
  • Opportunity to work with a reputable organization.
  • Potential for extension or permanent employment based on performance.

How to Apply: If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you

Application Deadline: 11th August 2024

Contact Information: Suzy Field

Optima Plus Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.