Committee Services Officer

**Committee Services Officer**:
**Employer**
- Sutton Council

**Location(s)**
- Sutton

**Contract Type**
- Permanent

**Working Hours**
- Full Time

**Grade**
- 7

**Hours Per Week**
- 36

**Salary Range**
- £35,577 - £41,808 (£44,019 unconsolidated maximum)

**Salary Basis**
- Per annum

**Leave Entitlement**
- 28 days

**Application Deadline**

03/11/2024, 23:55

**Anticipated Interview Date(s)**
- Week commencing 11 November 2024

**About the Borough**

In Sutton, there is much for us to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the quality of our services, our success in addressing our financial challenges to date, the way that we involve and engage with residents on key issues facing the borough, and the enthusiastic and motivated staff that we employ.

Looking ahead, there are plans for the delivery of new homes and new schools and the London Cancer Hub is being developed, while the Council is also seen as a driving force within the South London Partnership of five outer south west London boroughs focused on strategic growth, regeneration and investment.

All of this demonstrates a good track record and an authority that is ambitious and set to deliver more improvements for the borough. We've set out our vision for the future of Sutton in our corporate plan - Ambitious for Sutton. This strategic plan will shape the outcomes we achieve, the services we provide, and the impact we have on residents, to make Sutton a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Situated in Zone 5, Sutton is less than 30 minutes by train from central London, and south and south west London are easily accessible by public transport. There are 10 train stations which serve key neighbourhoods within the borough providing direct connections to London Victoria, London Bridge, London Blackfriars and St Pancras International. Sutton also has direct rail connections with Epsom, Dorking, Guildford and Horsham, as well as Wimbledon for an interchange with the London Underground and West Croydon for the London Overground. There’s also an extensive road network which provides close and easy access to the M25 and M23.

**About the Role**

Have you ever considered a career in local government? Do you want to work in a fast-paced environment advising politicians and officers? We have a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our award-winning team as a Committee Services Officer and benefit from the vast professional expertise and variety of work we have to offer.

Capable of delivering a high quality service, you will possess excellent organisation, prioritisation and interpersonal skills in order to administer a wide range of council committee meetings where no two days are the same. This will involve interpreting the council’s constitution and relevant legislation, attending meetings with senior officers and elected members, delivering and contributing to interesting projects, as well as offering governance advice and facilitating resident participation in council business.

**About Us**

You’ll be part of our wider service in the Resources directorate but our work covers virtually every team from across the council, as well as external partners. You’ll also support the Committee Services Manager in advising our council-owned companies.

Our friendly, four-person team (three Committee Services Officers; one Committee Services Manager) will provide comprehensive training in the work we undertake. In a role requiring critical thinking and sound judgement, you’ll be able to develop your problem-solving skills as well as your knowledge of decision-making in local government: both the legal background and through building strong working relationships.

You will be able to work flexibly, choosing either to work mostly from home or attending the office. Either way, you will benefit from regular meetings with your team and one-to-ones with your line manager. Working collaboratively, you’ll help us to remain a high-performing service.

There is much for Sutton to be proud of both as a council and as a borough. This includes high levels of resident satisfaction, the involvement and engagement of residents in key issues facing the borough, and enthusiastic and motivated staff. This is an exciting time to join our organisation. There are plans for the delivery of new homes, schools, hospitals, and the London Cancer Hub, one of London’s most significant planned developments. Sutton Council is a driving force within the South London Partnership, focused on strategic growth, regeneration, and investment.

**About You**

Essential
- Organised
- Able to manage competing priorities
- Able to complete a mix of home working and office working
- Able to work some weekday evenings

With our comprehensive learning and development programme and supportive environment, this could be your entry into a successful, enjoyable and rewarding career in local government