Job Introduction
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be at the heart of governance and decision-making in a large local authority organisation.
The post holder will work as part of the governance function supporting the co-ordination, planning, conduct and servicing, as appropriate, of committees, meetings, panels and working groups as directed, ensuring compliance with all relevant Standing Orders, procedures and policies as set out in the County Council’s Constitution.
Main Responsibility
The post holder will work as part of the governance function supporting the co-ordination, planning, conduct and servicing, as appropriate, of committees, meetings, panels and working groups as directed, ensuring compliance with all relevant Standing Orders, procedures and policies as set out in the County Council’s Constitution.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with elected members, with a positive attitude and a passion for excellent service who is well organised, calm under pressure and able to work independently on their own initiative. Responsible for a busy and varied workload, you will need experience in managing meetings along with excellent communication, IT and team working skills.
Working as part of a small but talented and friendly team, you will also need the ability to work flexibly, adapt to changing priorities and meet tight deadlines with an attention to detail and innovative approach to service delivery. We are also looking for someone proactive who has a commitment to continuous improvement for themselves.
Candidates will be qualified to at least “A” level standard and have experience of working directly with local authority members, senior officers and partners. Experience of working with a Committee Management System e.g. Modern.gov would be preferable.
Interviews for selected candidates will take place on w/c 15th January 2024.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact chris.ebberley@staffordshire.gov.uk or simon.humble@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
