Job profile

Permanent - Full time

Location: Town Hall

The London Borough of Redbridge is looking for an experienced Committee Services Officer to work in the Committee Services Team to deliver the effective governance and administrative processes with the Council’s committee and scrutiny functions.

The ideal candidate will have sound knowledge of local authority constitutions and decision-making process, ensuring compliance with legal and statutory requirements, drafting and finalising minutes and following up on action points.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the efficient and effective conduct of meetings of the Council, Cabinet, Regulatory Committees, sub-committees and a range of other formal meetings
• Providing clear, in-depth and accurate advice to elected members on legal, constitutional and political matters
• Monitoring the progress and achievement of scrutiny review recommendations using innovative research and analytical techniques
• Liaising with lead members and Committee Chairmen on matters relating to their respective roles and responsibilities, providing support and advice as necessary
• Leading and supporting the effective operation of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and its sub-committees or panels, including the undertaking of high-level research and analysis and the preparation of reports for presentation at Overview & Scrutiny meetings

Experience required:

• Considerable experience of administration of meetings at an advanced level, preferably in a local government environment, including minute taking
• Experience of advising on governance issues, including the provision of procedural advice to committee chairs
• Experience of working to tight deadlines in a demanding environment
• Knowledge of the political framework and functions and structure of local authorities at regional and national level

Interviews to be confirmed

Job Description and Person Specification

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.