Job Description

Job details

Job reference
REQ3558
Date posted
20/11/2023
Application closing date
04/12/2023
Location
Hybrid working - Home and Leicester City Offices
Salary
\xc2\xa329,777- \xc2\xa332,076 per year
Package
Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): \xc2\xa343,738.59
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Business Support
Attachments
Governance Support Officer.pdf

Governance Support Officer

Job description
We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for a dedicated support officer to join our Governance Services team who are at the heart of the council in providing vital support to our political decision-making, regulatory and scrutiny processes so that our elected councillors take important decisions and are able to scrutinise the operation and performance of the Council effectively and in line with our policies and procedures, as well as the council\xe2\x80\x99s constitution and legislation.
From managing communications with colleagues, working with other stakeholders from organisations such as the NHS, supporting involvement of elected councillors and the public in our governance arrangements, gathering information and data, co-ordinating and preparing for committee and board meetings, and preparing reports and presentations we make everything tick. Our work is at the heart of local democracy and is what makes local government so unique. What\xe2\x80\x99s more? It\xe2\x80\x99s a great launchpad for your career because we work with departments across the council. So, join us and you\xe2\x80\x99ll get to know more about council services, with plenty of opportunities to help shape the future for residents, colleagues, and ultimately, your career.
What you\xe2\x80\x99ll be doing You will be undertaking a range of activity that facilitates the operation of the City Council\xe2\x80\x99s governance processes. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be offering specialist technical governance support and advice to elected members, council officers, partners, and other stakeholders which ensures they act in accordance with the constitution, law, and best practice. You\xe2\x80\x99ll support effective stakeholder and public engagement in the governance, scrutiny, and decision-making processes of the Council. Your role will also include work associated with new initiatives, changing governing requirements, and service development projects. You\xe2\x80\x99ll represent the Council at meetings and committees, and will support customer/client management as well as other engagement activity. What you\xe2\x80\x99ll need You\xe2\x80\x99ll have experience of working in a role which supports organisational governance, and you\xe2\x80\x99ll have a thorough approach to your work, with the ability to write clearly, and to be able to meet strict deadlines. You\xe2\x80\x99ll be able to present information in a coherent, concise, and factual way and solve queries professionally. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also work well as part of a team to deliver a quality service and achieve shared objectives. If you would like to have a chat before applying, please feel free to contact Francis Connolly at Francis.Connolly@leicester.gov.uk Interviews will take place week commencing 4th or 11th December 2023