Governance Officer

Governance Officer Location: Basildon, EssexSalary: £20.374 PAYE / £26.129 UmbrellaContract: Temp-to-PermHours: 36.25 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week onsiteAbout the RoleYou will provide high-quality committee, member and executive support, helping to ensure meetings are effectively managed and conducted in accordance with the Constitution, relevant legislation and corporate standards. The role will involve supporting committees, partnerships and internal working groups, including agenda preparation, meeting attendance, constitutional guidance, minute taking, action tracking and communicating key deadlines.Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain an understanding of local government democratic processes, with support and direction from senior officers.Provide administrative support to the Executive, committees, sub-committees, partnerships and officer or councillor groups.Arrange, coordinate and clerk formal meetings, including preparing agendas, reports and minutes.Attend meetings involving councillors and represent the service as required.Ensure decisions, actions and meeting outcomes are accurately recorded and communicated in accordance with the Constitution.Coordinate appointments to Outside Bodies, including nominations, Annual reporting, outcome notifications and member contact arrangements.Ensure full compliance with the General Data Protection Act and all requirements relating to the secure and appropriate handling of personal information. We ..... full job details .....