Governance Support Officer

Central Bedfordshire Council; Caulcott; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Bedfordshire Council seeks a proactive Governance Support professional to help ensure the democratic process runs efficiently and transparently.

You will organise committee meetings, appeals, and governance projects, supporting Members and officers while engaging residents in decision-making.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and communication skills.
• Well organised and able to work well under pressure.
• Good IT skills to support committee meetings and manage the appeals database.

Responsibilities

• Administer committee meetings and appeals and publish agendas and appeal packs.
• Support elected Members and organise Member development events and briefings.
• Webcast meetings.
• Maintain data on performance and oversight of activities.
• Advise and guide parents and officers on governance processes.

Skills

IT skills

Administration

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Governance Services is looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional to support the team to ensure that the Council's democratic process runs efficiently, in accordance with the Constitution and promotes the principles of openness and transparency. Your role will be to support the organisation of committee meetings, appeals and other governance programmes that directly impact on the meetings through which residents engage with the Council. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is well organised, has exceptional administrative and communication skills and can work well under pressure to support the whole governance team in a range of activities and special projects including the following:

• Administering committee meetings and appeals and creating and publishing agendas and appeal packs.
• Supporting elected Members and organising Member development events and briefings.
• Webcasting meetings.
• Maintaining data on performance and oversight of activities.
• Advising and guiding parents and officers on governance processes.

This is an exciting time to join the team to support the education appeals process and with an extensive Member Induction Programme to plan and deliver for the elections taking place in 2027. You will play your part in supporting the team to deliver the new service plan and critically to support the delivery of effective and transparent governance that enables Members, officers and residents to engage in the decision making process. Previous governance experience is not essential but would be beneficial. The role provides an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to progress within a governance environment. You will need to have good IT skills to support the running of the committee meetings and to manage and maintain the appeals database. Central Bedfordshire Council supports flexible working and there will be an expectation of attending and supporting Council meetings in person on a regular basis. It's worth noting that some of our meetings take place in the evening, if you attend an evening meeting you will be entitled to time off in lieu. Our Offer We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process. You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Our are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack. Your application to us is a reflection of who you are professionally and should give us an accurate and authentic picture of your skills, experiences and if applicable qualifications. Free information, advice and guidance into work or learning provides free, impartial, information advice and guidance to those aged 16+ looking to get into work, learning or exploring a change of career.