£22.60 PAYE per Hour Full-Time, Temporary – 36.25 Hours per Week 3-6 Months Contract Closing Date: Monday 9th March 2026 full-time, temporary basis. Part-time (30 hours) can be considered. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. The Role Senior Governance Officers form part of the Client's Committee, Member and Executive Support Service, which operates at the heart of the Council’s democratic and decision-making process. The post of Senior Governance Officer is a key role that operates as part of a small team providing a high-quality service to support meetings of the Council, and its committees. With the ability to work both at home and in the office through a hybrid arrangements, the post will also be required to provide support to a range of internal and external meetings and Members of the Client and carry out a range of other duties to support the Client's democratic and decision making process and ensure effective governance arrangements exist. Much of the services work is IT based Accountabilities To be responsible for the timetabling, servicing and co-ordination of the work of meetings of Cabinet, Committees, and any related Sub-Committees (including quasi-judicial hearings) and Panels as appropriate, including partnership and specified internal meetings. To effectively manage and administer meetings of the Council’s decision making bodies in accordance with legislative requirements and the Client's Constitution. Preparation of Agendas for the Client's meetings to set procedures and within strict deadlines involving collation and checking of material from various sources, writing reports, etc. Arrangement and attendance at meetings, usually held in the evening, either hybrid or in person, ensuring that all documents and other material relevant to the meeting are available and taking action as directed upon decisions made by the meeting, involving the preparation of letters and of further reports. To provide at those meetings procedural, legal and constitutional advice particularly to Members. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared