Governance & Committee Services Specialist

Association Of Democratic Services Officers; Corby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

North Northamptonshire Council’s Democratic Services team is seeking an experienced governance professional to join and help shape decision‑making with robust governance and transparency. You will support committees from planning to publication, provide procedural guidance, and ensure statutory governance standards are met.

You will work closely with Members and officers, maintaining governance records and contributing to continuous improvement of processes, with 37 hours per week on a permanent

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting democratic governance, committee administration or formal decision-making processes.
• Strong understanding of local government governance and constitutional procedures.
• Ability to prepare accurate, concise minutes and governance documentation. Experience advising Members and officers on procedural matters.
• Excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting committees throughout the decision-making cycle, from agenda planning through to publication of decisions.
• Preparing agendas, minutes, decision notices and associated documentation.
• Providing procedural advice and guidance to Members and officers.
• Maintaining information within Modern.Gov and ensuring statutory requirements are met.
• Supporting public participation and constitutional processes.
• Assisting with Member and officer training on governance matters.
• Supporting report authors and contributing to the continuous improvement of governance processes.

Skills

Governance experience

Committee administration

Local government governance

Minutes and governance docs

Advising Members and officers

Organisational & communication skills

Job description

North Northamptonshire Council’s Democratic Services team is seeking an experienced governance professional to join and help shape decision‑making with robust governance and transparency. You will support committees from planning to publication, provide procedural guidance, and ensure statutory governance standards are met.

You will work closely with Members and officers, maintaining governance records and contributing to continuous improvement of processes, with 37 hours per week on a permanent