Senior Governance Officer
Location: Basildon, Essex
Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: Full-time, Hybrid working available
Duration: Up to 6 months
Pay rate: £22.60 per hour


We are delighted to be supporting our client in the recruitment of a ’Senior Governance Officer’ on a temporary full-time basis!


Purpose of the role:
Senior Governance Officers form a part of a committee, member and executive support service, which operates at the heart of the local authority democratic and decision-making process.
The post of Senior Governance Officer is a key role that operates as part of a small team providing a high-quality service to support meetings. The post holder will be required to provide support to a range of internal and external meetings and members and carry our a range of other duties to support the democratic and decision making process and ensure effective arrangements.


Accountabilities:
*To be responsible for the timetabling, servicing and co-ordination of the work of meetings of Cabinet, Committees, and any related Sub-Committees (including quasi-judicial hearings) and Panels as appropriate, including partnership and specified internal meetings. To effectively manage and administer meetings of the Council’s decision making bodies in accordance with legislative requirements and the Council’s Constitution.
*Preparation of Agendas for the Council’s meetings to set procedures and within strict deadlines involving collation and checking of material from various sources, writing reports, etc.
*To provide at those meetings procedural, legal and constitutional advice particularly to Members.
*To provide advice and expert guidance across the organisation regarding the Council’s democratic and decision making processes.


Key Person Specification
*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 i.e. a Councils Constitution
*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.


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Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion.