Governance & Committee Support Officer - Hybrid

James Andrews Recruitment; Limpsfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

James Andrews Recruitment are assisting a Local Authority in Surrey to appoint a Democratic Services Officer on an initial 6-month locum contract. The full-time role is based in Surrey with hybrid working and a rate negotiable depending on experience.

You will provide professional democratic and committee support to council committees, plan and administer meetings, advise members on governance requirements, and attend meetings to produce accurate minutes and records of decisions.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in democratic services or governance is required.
• Ability to provide professional democratic and committee support
• Strong awareness of governance procedures and constitution
• Excellent minute-taking and meeting administration skills

Responsibilities

• Providing professional democratic and committee support to the Council's committees, panels and other formal meetings
• Planning, coordinating and administering meetings, including preparing agendas, reports, minutes and meeting schedules
• Advising Members and officers on constitutional, procedural and governance requirements to ensure meetings are conducted effectively and in accordance with the Council's Constitution
• Attending meetings and producing accurate, timely minutes and records of decisions

Job description

James Andrews Recruitment are assisting a Local Authority in Surrey to appoint a Democratic Services Officer on an initial 6-month locum contract. The full-time role is based in Surrey with hybrid working and a rate negotiable depending on experience.

You will provide professional democratic and committee support to council committees, plan and administer meetings, advise members on governance requirements, and attend meetings to produce accurate minutes and records of decisions.