Committee Services Officer

Do you have an interest in governance and local democracy? Warwick District Council has an exciting opportunity for a determined and enthusiastic Committee Services Officer to join the Civic & Committee Services team on a fixed term basis for 18 months.

This role provides an opportunity to work with senior officers and elected Members at Warwick District Council. The post holder will be responsible for preparing agendas, attending committee meetings, producing minutes and other associated work.

You will need exceptional writing skills to be able to prepare concise and accurate written records of decisions made, and be comfortable working with elected Members, senior officers and members of the public. The ability to demonstrate knowledge of legislation relevant to the role and/or previous experience of working in the public sector or a political environment is desirable.

This is a full-time role but requires flexible working hours to accommodate a number of meetings which are held in the evening. The post holder will also be part of the team responsible for delivering elections and referendums in Warwick District. You will be required to work 37 hours per week Monday-Friday with a flexibility to work from home and in the office with prior agreement from the Civic & Committee Services Manager. Depending on business needs, you may be required to work in the office full time.

Warwick District, is at the heart of Shakespeare's England and comprises the towns of Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth and Whitnash. The district boasts historic castles and buildings with regency architecture, vibrant town centres hosting a lively calendar of events, as well as beautiful parks and gardens. We enjoy links to the M40, M42, M1 and M6, national rail connection and Birmingham International airport. It is one of the most prosperous regions in the country with low unemployment rates.

£28,770 to £31,364

FTC/ Secondment for 18 months

Here at Warwick District Council, we pride ourselves on the fact that we offer you a great place to work.

We achieve our goals by recruiting and retaining motivated, empowered and flexible staff. We are committed to training and development, and we encourage a healthy work-life balance.

We offer the rewards and benefits that make it a great place to work.

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We offer a wide range of career opportunities at every level of the organisation. From apprenticeships to senior management, permanent to fixed term contracts or part-time working, we have something for everyone., Here at Warwick District Council, our vision is to make Warwick District a great place to live, work and visit and we recognise that our employees are the key to achieving that. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible; flexi-time, full or part time and job sharing is usually available. You can expect generous holiday entitlements, a pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.