Governance Officer

GOVERNANCE OFFICER - INTIIALLY 2 MONTHS - 35 HOURS PER WEEK - 17.77PH PAYE or 22.23PH UMBRELLA

We are looking for an enthusiastic committee administrator to join our team, to provide comprehensive administrative support and constitutional advice, to members and officers on the council s decision-making processes ensuring high standards of service and governance are upheld.

We are looking for people who are enthusiastic with a positive approach, able to work on your own initiative, plan ahead, manage and organise workloads to meet strict deadlines and demonstrate good attention to detail. Ideally with experience and understanding of working in a political environment, you will have strong all-round communication and interpersonal skills, and be proficient in use of IT.

The Council s meetings are held in the evening therefore, a flexible approach and regular attendance at evening meetings is a requirement of this post.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to carry out research and to collect, collate and present information to a high standard of accuracy and presentation, even when under pressure.
  
• Diplomatic and tactful, with excellent customer services skills, able to deal with sensitive and highly charged political situations.
  
• Ability to competently use computerised record systems, including Microsoft Word and Excel and email systems, and to be able to identify and evaluate how IT can improve the delivery of support services.
  
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to set and work to deadlines and to prioritise workload.
  
• Ability and willingness to regularly work evening meetings when required and flexibility to cover staff absences.
  

Initially this role will be full time office based. after training will be 3 days in office and 2 days at home.