Democratic Services Lead: Governance & Committees (Hybrid)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Norwich; Híbrido; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Norwich City Council is seeking a senior post within the Democratic Services team. The role centres on supporting formal meetings from agendas to minutes, offering procedural governance advice and assisting councillors with their democratic responsibilities.

The post involves acting as lead officer for designated committees and panels, advising officers, and contributing to governance framework improvements. Hybrid working is available.

Qualificações

• Significant experience in democratic services, governance or committee administration.
• Excellent written communication for agendas, reports and minutes.
• Confident procedural advice to elected members and senior managers.
• Strong organisation with ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work impartially in a political environment.
• Commitment to high standards of customer service and continuous improvement.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and support committee meetings from agenda preparation to minutes and follow-up actions.
• Provide advice on constitutional, procedural and governance matters.
• Support councillors in their democratic responsibilities and report preparation.
• Advise officers on decision-making requirements and governance processes.
• Lead officer for designated committees and panels in complex meetings.
• Support governance framework and constitution maintenance.

Conhecimentos

Democratic services

Governance

Minutes & agendas

Policy advice

Organisation

Stakeholder engagement

Political awareness

Formação académica

Governance qualification (nice to have)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Norwich City Council is seeking a senior post within the Democratic Services team. The role centres on supporting formal meetings from agendas to minutes, offering procedural governance advice and assisting councillors with their democratic responsibilities.

The post involves acting as lead officer for designated committees and panels, advising officers, and contributing to governance framework improvements. Hybrid working is available.