Governance & Front Desk Specialist, Local Council

St Ives Bid Ltd.; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

LGPS pension scheme

Job summary

St Ives Bid Ltd. invites applications for an Executive & Democratic Services Assistant based at St Ives Guildhall. You will support local democracy, coordinate council and committee meetings, and produce minutes with precision to help local decision-making run smoothly.

At the front desk you will welcome visitors, handle calls and emails, and deliver high-quality customer service. The role requires discretion, political neutrality, and a keen interest in parish matters, with training provided

Qualifications

• Experience front desk and handling public enquiries.
• Ability to draft official correspondence with attention to detail.
• Commitment to discretion and political neutrality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate agendas, reports, and minutes for Council and Committee meetings.
• Anchor the front reception desk and manage high volumes of enquiries by phone, email, and in person.
• Support senior staff and councillors with governance and administrative tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication

Job description

St Ives Bid Ltd. invites applications for an Executive & Democratic Services Assistant based at St Ives Guildhall. You will support local democracy, coordinate council and committee meetings, and produce minutes with precision to help local decision-making run smoothly.

At the front desk you will welcome visitors, handle calls and emails, and deliver high-quality customer service. The role requires discretion, political neutrality, and a keen interest in parish matters, with training provided