Governance Advisor Full Time Temporary

Governance Advisor needed in Rotherham paying £18.53 per hr PAYE Ref: 462228

This role is working full time hours on a temporary basis

• To manage the work of committees and diligently ensure all legal requirements and procedures for the conduct of meetings, Cabinet and other committees, joint committees, other external bodies and school appeals are met and ensure that appropriate records are kept of decisions or recommendations that are made.
• To operate effectively with elected members and senior officers across the client with an appreciation and recognition of the political dimensions of much of the work.
• To advise the client, its officers and elected members accurately and in a proactive manner both verbally and in writing on a wide range of constitutional and procedural matters.
• To maintain accurate records in relation to a wide range of matters including e.g. the Forward Plan, the register of members interests, delegated decisions, scrutiny work programme and take proactive regular steps to ensure these are accurate and up to date
• To liaise with Cabinet members and Committee Chairs on matters relating to their respective roles and responsibilities, providing governance support and advice as necessary

Ideally candidates will have:

• Level 7 qualification e.g. Post Graduate Certificates and Diplomas with a considerable breadth and depth of knowledge across the relevant specialist area, or a range of areas
• Or
• Evidence of the equivalent level of knowledge gained through work experience
• Basic DBS Check

 If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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