Job Description

Governance Officer

Contract type: Permanent

\xc2\xa338,360 - \xc2\xa348,530 inclusive of all allowances

Grade: D/E

Location: Guildhall, London.

The City of London Corporation has a special role and a wide remit that goes beyond that of an ordinary local authority. We look after the City on behalf of everyone who lives, works and visits here, and are committed to prompting opportunity, diversity, innovation, heritage and so much more. We\xe2\x80\x99re currently looking for a Governance Officer to join us in the Guildhall, specifically covering the work of the City of London Police.

The City of London Corporation is the Police Authority for the City of London Police, which is a local service with a national role. Your work will support, directly, the work of the Police Authority, through its Committees, to ensure the City of London Police provides an efficient and effective policing service to the City and the country, given its national role on tackling fraud.

We are after an individual who is interested in, and committed to, helping improve policing. [experience of working with or in policing or law enforcement agencies is desirable but not essential].

In this important role you\xe2\x80\x99ll support the Corporation by arranging, attending and establishing an accurate record of various committees and sub-committees, and take administrative action as required. Amongst your other responsibilities, we\xe2\x80\x99ll expect you to:

• Develop effective working relationships with Chairs, Members and officers across the Corporation in order to advise and support them through the committee process, and be the first point of contact for all queries from them
• Coordinate agendas for meetings, ensuring that these are presented to a high standard and in accordance with Local Government legislation
• Ensure that decisions made are correctly recorded and all formal documentation is archived
• Draft reports and briefing notes for Chairs, Members and officers, and undertake any necessary research activities
• Monitor the Town Clerk\xe2\x80\x99s complaints inbox and ensure that all emailed complaints are processed in accordance with defined procedure
• Provide cover for the Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s Freedom of Information Officer in their absence.

Capable of understanding and applying committee processes to a high standard, and of interpreting this complex area in a simple way, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have significant expertise when it comes to using your knowledge to run committee meetings and guide Chairpersons. You\xe2\x80\x99ll have worked in a local authority environment or similar organisation within a Governance and Member Services context, and we\xe2\x80\x99ll expect you to have experience of drafting reports, briefing papers and minutes.

Ready to work under pressure and build excellent working relationships with officers within departments, your ability to pay close attention to detail and maintain a high standard of work during busy times will be first-class. You should also demonstrate tact, discretion and diplomacy, have excellent knowledge of local authority functions, and a thorough understanding of committee administration processes.

An excellent communicator and with a high level of proficiency in the use of IT and the Microsoft suite of software, you\xe2\x80\x99ll also be ready to contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures.

To apply online please click the Apply online button below.

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number DETC0063 if you experience any difficulties. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

We\xe2\x80\x99re committed to equal opportunities at The City of London, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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