Location
: The designated office base is Abbey House, Abingdon. The councils operate in a truly flexible, and hybrid way where the focus is on outcomes not where you work.
Salary and grade:
£42,576 – £48,530 per year, Grade 6
Contract Type
: Permanent
Hours
: 37 hours but flexible working arrangements offered which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at interview stage.
About the role and what we're looking for
Are you interested in working in a busy and challenging role supporting the decision making processes at two local authorities? If you are an ambitious and enthusiastic person with relevant experience this position in the shared democratic services team at South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils could be for you.
The successful candidate will provide a high quality and comprehensive service advising and servicing a range of meetings which will include formal decision-making bodies and quasi-judicial hearings and carrying out all appropriate related and ancillary work.
Main duties and responsibilities
You will primarily be responsible for arranging, attending and minuting public meetings of the two authorities. You will ensure the decisions and meetings are conducted in compliance with the constitution and relevant legislation. You will also administer committee workplans, administer the council's petition scheme and be willing to get involved in all areas of the democratic services function including the delivery of elections. Full details of the role are set out in the job description.
About you
Your essential skills, knowledge and experience
Candidates will have good organisational and communication skills both written and verbal, well developed inter-personal skills and existing knowledge of local government decision-making processes and how local government operates.
Your essential qualifications
- five GCSEs or equivalent
- full driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
- working knowledge of ModGov or another committee management system
If you have the following experience or qualifications – it's a bonus
- A relevant qualification (ADSO Certificate/Diploma)
- Experience of running virtual meetings
About us
Our vision and values are important to the councils, and we expect you to support them and embed them in the way we work.
The benefits we offer:
You will receive 25 days annual leave per annum (rising to 30 after 5 years' service), bank holidays, plus an additional 3 Christmas closure days. These benefits, along with a competitive salary, generous pension scheme and opportunities for development make working at South and Vale a great place to continue or further your career."
Interviews
will be held week commencing 9 September 2024.
Closing date:
4 September 2024.
We look forward to hearing from you.
You may also have experience in the following: Senior Administrator, Administration Supervisor, Town Planning, Project Officer, Customer Service Manager, Process Improvement, Administration Team Leader, Planning Officer, Customer Services, Council team leader, Democratic services, Council Services, Democratic officer etc.
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