Governance Services Officer

Job description

Based at: Civic Office

Salary details: Grade 8, £31,372- £34,949

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week

Closing date: 3rd April 2024

There’s never been a more exciting time to join Doncaster Council.  

We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit. 

We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage.  We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it.  But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve. 

This is an exciting post that offers the opportunity to support the Council’s Democratic and decision-making processes, including the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny function. The role will also involve supporting the delivery of a training and development programme to Councillors and the administration of local ward budgets to deliver local initiatives and priorities.  

We are looking for a candidate with good organisational and communication skills both written and verbal and well-developed inter-personal skills, as the post holder will be in regular contact with a wide range of officers and Councillors in a complex environment. The successful applicant will have a good understanding of how local government operates. Knowledge and understanding of Local Authority decision making is desirable and experience of preparing agendas and taking minutes is an essential part of the role. The role requires an individual with excellent IT skills who can operate in accordance with the Council’s agreed processes and procedures.    

Further details about the responsibilities and requirements of the role are contained in the job profile and role summary.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our Working in Doncaster - City of Doncaster Council page to find out more.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 1st April 2024 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 8th April 2024.

For further information about the role please contact:  

Andrew Sercombe, Governance & Member Services Manager, Telephone 01302 734354 or email andrew.sercombe@doncaster.gov.uk , or Jonathan Goodrum Senior Governance Services Officer, Telephone 01302 736709 or email jonathan.goodrum@doncaster.gov.uk 

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

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