About this opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a Member Support Officer to join our Legal and Democratic Services Team! In this role, you will play a pivotal role in providing excellent support to Council Members in delivering their community leadership role and in undertaking their duties as ward Councillors.
As a Member Support Officer, you will assist elected Members in communicating with their constituents, council officers, outside bodies and agencies as well as provide support to elected Members in the use of information technology to facilitate effective working and communications. You will also provide effective administrative support for meetings and ensure that agendas are prepared and distributed in a timely manner. As a keen administrator, you will attend meetings to take minutes, before preparing and distributing them as necessary.
Who we are looking for…
* Highly organised, efficient, and ready to take on a diverse range of secretarial and administrative responsibilities.
* NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience and expertise in a relevant field.
* Maintain political neutrality when working with Members, displaying exceptional political awareness and sensitivity in all interactions.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.
Location
Kendal, Penrith or Barrow-in-Furness
Contract Type
Permanent
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Industries
Government Administration
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