Committee Support Officer
What's in it for you?
* £20.29 per hour
* Opportunity to work within a large public sector organisation
* Varied role supporting Council, Committee and Member Services functions
* Exposure to governance, democratic services and public administration
About your next employer
You’ll be joining a progressive local authority within its Finance and Governance function. The Member Services team plays a vital role in supporting elected representatives, facilitating committee processes and ensuring the effective administration of Council business.
About you
* Minimum of 2 years' relevant administrative or clerical experience
* Experience preparing agendas, reports, minutes and correspondence
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
* Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
* Experience supporting meetings and committee administration (desirable)
* Knowledge of governance or committee procedures (desirable)
* Full driving licence (or access to suitable transport)
What you’ll do
* Provide confidential administrative support to elected members and Council committees
* Coordinate agendas, reports, meeting papers and committee documentation
* Attend meetings, record proceedings and prepare accurate minutes
* Manage paperless meeting systems and document circulation processes
* Maintain records relating to member attendance, committees and declarations
* Coordinate meeting logistics, room bookings and virtual meeting arrangements
* Support Freedom of Information requests and governance reporting requirements
* Assist with mayoral and civic administration activities
* Arrange member travel, accommodation and conference attendance
* Maintain calendars, records and administrative systems
* Liaise with internal departments, elected members and external stakeholders
* Deliver a high standard of customer service and administrative support throughout the organisation
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