Memember Support Officer

Haringey Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement of 31 days + banka0

Hybrid working opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Generous local government pension

Discount schemes across leisure and文化

Job summary

Haringey Council in London is seeking a proactive Members’ Support Officer to join the Democratic Services team. You will coordinate a range of support activities, manage competing priorities, liaise with councillors and officers, and help ensure the smooth operation of democratic processes.

This role requires excellent organisation, strong IT and customer service, and the ability to work under pressure. It offers 36 hours per week, a fixed-term contract of 12 months, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience supporting elected Members in a local government setting.
• Strong IT skills with proficient MS Office use.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a range of support activities for Members.
• Liaise with councillors and officers to support processes.
• Provide high-quality administrative and business support.

Skills

Organised

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hours per week: 36

Closing date: Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 23:59

Expected interview date: W/c 14th September 2026

If you are intending on going for a secondment opportunity, please ensure you had notified your line manager/head of service to seek approval

About Haringey: Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change‑makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

Job Description

Contract terms

Starting salary: PO2 (£42,771 – £45,750)

Work location: Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TR

Hours per week: 36

Contract type: Fixed term contract (12 months from start date)

Closing date: Thursday 3rd September 2026 at 23:59

Expected interview date: W/c 14th September 2026

If you are intending on going for a secondment opportunity, please ensure you had notified your line manager/head of service to seek approval

About The Role

We are looking for an organised and professional Members’ Support Officer to join our Democratic Services team. This is a rewarding role at the heart of local government, providing high-quality administrative and business support to elected Members and helping to ensure the smooth operation of democratic processes. You will coordinate a range of support activities, manage competing priorities, liaise with councillors and officers, and play an important role in delivering an efficient, responsive service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and outstanding customer service are essential.

About The Team

You will join a dedicated and collaborative Democratic Services team that supports the Council’s decision-making processes and elected Members. Working alongside Committee Coordinators, Scrutiny Officers, the Mayor’s Office and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll be part of a professional service that values integrity, teamwork and excellent governance. The team is committed to delivering a high standard of support and ensuring that Members have the resources and assistance they need to serve local communities effectively.

About You

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual with excellent communication and administrative skills. You will be confident building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, handling sensitive information with discretion, and managing a varied workload to tight deadlines. Strong IT skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are key to success in this role. Most importantly, you’ll have a customer-focused approach, a commitment to high standards, and an enthusiasm for supporting democratic services and elected Members.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.

Our benefits package includes:

• leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays
• potential hybrid working opportunities
• health and wellbeing support
• a generous local government pension scheme
• a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money‑saving discounts

Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications.

If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact [e-mail]