Governance, Law and Democracy Officer

3 weeks ago

Maidstone Kent, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time

Are you a University graduate looking for an exciting opportunity to jump-start your career in local government? Look no further As a Governance Law & Democracy Officer, you’ll develop expertise in data, democracy and law, and become a catalyst for innovation and improvement.

As a member of the Operational Delivery team, you will gain exposure to a variety of local government functions, and valuable experience working with different areas of the division. You will be working to deliver projects which transform the way the Council’s statutory duties in the areas of data, democracy and law are discharged.

Alongside these core transformation projects you will have opportunities to gain more experience in other areas of the division, gaining expertise and experience in the variety of functions within Governance Law and Democracy, working on a variety of projects, including the 2025 Kent County Council elections.

As a Governance, Law & Democracy Officer, you will solve problems, design processes and manage projects. Previous post holders have created applications and automated systems for a variety of processes, such as the submission of grant applications, the reporting of data breaches, and a new process for Members to submit questions at County Council.

Training and Development

In your role you will undertake a suitable qualification, as agreed with your line manager, via an apprenticeship.

To support your personal and professional development, there may be further training opportunities. Previous post holders have received additional training in presentation skills, data protection and the use of different IT platforms to support them in their roles.

Location

This role will be based at Sessions House, Maidstone.

The team currently has a hybrid model of working with some days in the office and some days working from home. You will be fully supported to do this, with the necessary induction, management, and equipment.

Pre-Interview Activity

Candidates will be invited to complete a pre-interview activity between 4thJuneand12th June 2024.

Interviews

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on Thursday 13th June 2024.

Start Date

The successful applicant will have the choice of date to join us, depending on whether they are currently undertaking their degree or if they have already completed their degree. These start dates are expected to be inJuly 2024 or September 2024.

For further information on the role please contact the Operational Delivery Team via email at gld.od@kent.gov.uk.

About the Company

Work that works for you and us - let’s talk flexibility

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.

Location Sessions House, Maidstone, United Kingdom

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