Committee Support Officer

4 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Fox Morris Group Full time

Are you a **Committee Support Officer **for a new opportunity? **Oxfordshire Council**

**6+month ongoing contact**

**Rate - £15.63 to £17.06 per hour - Negotiable dependent upon experience**

**Your Role**

To contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the Council's decision-making processes by:

- providing specialist support to the management of meetings and democratic governance
- advising and liaising with members, senior officers and the public.

Personal responsibility for managing and administering meetings of the Council as assigned and undertaking all related duties i.e. reviewing draft reports, production of agendas, attendance at meetings, production of accurate minutes etc. ensuring that the processes accord with legislative requirements and the Council’s Constitution, often in difficult political environment.

(a) Forward planning, in consultation with appropriate officers and members, of the business of the bodies allocated to you.

(b) Lead on individual committees as allocated by the Head of Governance, acting as the lead for the Committee on matters such as agenda preparation, minute production and public attendance

(c) Arranging the meetings (where not already scheduled) and ensuring that appropriate arrangements are in place for the accommodation and other facilities required for the meeting.

(d) To develop and maintain effective working relationships with Elected Members and all those (external and internal) involved in Democratic Services processes.

(e) Preparing the agenda and co-ordinating production of reports for the meeting, using modern.gov. and ensuring that papers are of an appropriate quality and conform with the Council’s Constitution, other requirements of the Council and the legal framework.

(f) Arranging for the reproduction and despatch of the agenda and reports.

(g) Attending meetings, taking written notes, preparing and issuing decision sheets and preparing formal minutes

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV.

We regularly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation

**Job Type**: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: £15.63-£17.06 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Oxford, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Minute taking: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person



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