Governance Officer — Temp-to-Perm (Onsite Basildon)

Essex County Council; Basildon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Basildon Council is recruiting a Governance Officer in Basildon, Essex, on a temp-to-perm basis. The role requires onsite presence a minimum of three days per week and offers a salary of £20,374 PAYE or £26,129 Umbrella, for 36.25 hours per week.

We are looking for someone to provide high-quality committee, member and executive support, prepare agendas, minutes and reports, and help ensure meetings comply with the Constitution and legislation. Evening meetings are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting formal committees, agendas and minutes.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage heavy workloads.
• Experience with report management systems and streaming/webcasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of local government processes.
• Provide admin support for executive, committees and groups.
• Attend meetings and represent the Service as required.
• Arrange and clerk meetings with agendas, reports and minutes, and ensure decisions are recorded.
• Coordinate appointments to Outside Bodies and annual reporting.
• Organise training for Members and track attendance.
• Promote equality and data protection compliance.
• Support Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Committee support

Minute taking

Governance knowledge

IT skills

Local government

Public administration

Tools

Mod.Gov

Report management systems

Streaming/webcasting

Job description

Basildon Council is recruiting a Governance Officer in Basildon, Essex, on a temp-to-perm basis. The role requires onsite presence a minimum of three days per week and offers a salary of £20,374 PAYE or £26,129 Umbrella, for 36.25 hours per week.

We are looking for someone to provide high-quality committee, member and executive support, prepare agendas, minutes and reports, and help ensure meetings comply with the Constitution and legislation. Evening meetings are expected.