Council Governance Officer

4 weeks ago

Eastern England, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

Council Governance Officer Opportunity

Venn Group is seeking a dedicated Council Governance Officer to support the democratic processes within a local authority in the Midlands. This role offers the chance to play a crucial part in ensuring effective governance, with responsibilities including managing committee meetings and providing administrative support to councillors.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Committee Support: Provide comprehensive support for a weekly committee, including preparing agendas, arranging meetings, and ensuring the timely distribution of papers and minutes.
  • Minute Taking: Accurately record and prepare minutes for committee meetings, ensuring that all decisions and discussions are documented clearly and distributed promptly.
  • Governance Compliance: Ensure that all committee activities comply with relevant legislation and council procedures, providing advice on procedural matters as required.
  • Liaison: Act as the point of contact between the committee and other stakeholders, including members, officers, and the public, addressing queries and facilitating effective communication.
  • Administrative Duties: Manage and maintain records related to committee activities, including attendance, documentation, and correspondence.
  • Meeting Coordination: Organize and coordinate logistics for committee meetings, including room bookings, technical arrangements, and attendee confirmations.

About This Role:

You will be an experienced Democratic Services Officer or have a strong background in a similar administrative or governance role. You should possess:

  • Experience: Previous experience in a Democratic Services role or similar, with a solid understanding of council procedures and committee processes.
  • Minute Taking Skills: Proven ability to take accurate and comprehensive minutes during meetings.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.

Why Venn Group?

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency, committed to providing a supportive environment for our clients and candidates. We welcome applications from all candidates and consider all applications on their individual merits.

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