Governance & Committee Support Specialist

4Recruitment Services; Essex; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

4Recruitment Services in Basildon, Essex is seeking a Governance Officer on a temp-to-perm contract. You will provide high-quality committee, member and executive support, ensuring meetings are well run in line with the Constitution and statutory requirements.

Working pattern is onsite at least three days a week. The role requires meticulous diary management, minute taking, agenda preparation, and coordination of external appointments, with strong confidentiality and IT skills using report

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workloads.
• Strong IT skills with experience in report management systems and streaming tech.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of local government democratic processes.
• Provide administrative support to Executive, committees and officer groups.
• Arrange, coordinate and clerk meetings with agendas, reports and minutes.
• Attend meetings with councillors and represent the service as required.
• Ensure decisions and outcomes are recorded and communicated per Constitution.
• Coordinate appointments to Outside Bodies and manage member contact.

Skills

Confidentiality

Organisation

IT skills

Minute taking

Agenda management

Tools

Report management systems

Streaming/webcasting tech

Job description

4Recruitment Services in Basildon, Essex is seeking a Governance Officer on a temp-to-perm contract. You will provide high-quality committee, member and executive support, ensuring meetings are well run in line with the Constitution and statutory requirements.

Working pattern is onsite at least three days a week. The role requires meticulous diary management, minute taking, agenda preparation, and coordination of external appointments, with strong confidentiality and IT skills using report