Governance Officer, London Borough of Brent

Salary range: £39,264 – £41,808 p.a. inc.
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

Interested in working at the heart of democracy in Brent?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join Brent’s Governance Team. This is a great opportunity to work with councillors, senior officers, partners and our residents at the heart of the Council’s decision making process.

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

Able to demonstrate an understanding of the local democratic process with experience in administering meetings, you will be responsible for managing a wide range of bodies, including those where the public play an active role. The job involves advising and working closely with elected councillors and senior officers on the Council’s governance and decision making arrangements.

The Person

We are looking for someone with experience in a democratic services environment able to demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for excellent service who is well organised, calm under pressure and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Responsible for a busy and varied workload, you will need to demonstrate excellent communication and IT skills along with the confidence to support Committees and other meetings. 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.

This post is politically restricted and will also involve regular attendance at evening meetings.

Closing date: Sunday 12 May 2024 (23:00)

If you would like to seek further details or discuss this great opportunity please contact James Kinsella (Governance & Scrutiny Manager) on 07768 006232 or email: james.kinsella@brent.gov.uk

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