Governance and Members Officer Council

Overview

Salary: £31,284 to £35,721 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Contracted hours: 37 per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic Governance and Members Officer to join our busy, committed Governance team.

Our team plays a vital role in supporting Elected Members and ensuring the smooth running of the Council’s democratic processes. From organising and delivering evening committee meetings to providing Members with timely access to information and resources, we are central to the Council’s governance and decision‑making functions.

As a Governance and Members Officer, you will contribute to the delivery of a high‑quality Governance Service. You will work directly with Elected Members, officers, and customers to ensure effective, efficient and professional committee and Member support.

Being part of the Governance Service, you will also have the opportunity to participate in the delivery of other functions of the Service, including supporting the elections.

• A flexible, professional approach, with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and Elected Members
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong administrative and time management capabilities
• Experience in committee administration, including producing accurate minutes
• A high level of attention to detail
• An understanding of local government decision making processes

• Committee administration, particularly minute taking
• Working with a committee management system
• Experience using virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams

In return you’ll receive a competitive salary, development opportunities and benefits that include flexible working, free parking, Local Government Pension Scheme, discounted local gym membership, staff discounts with local restaurants, shops, and services. You will also receive a supportive induction programme, including in-house training and development opportunities where appropriate for the post.

This is a full time, permanent role that will involve some evening meetings.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please call Emma Wisbey, Legal & Governance Manager on

Applicants shortlisted for interview will be required to undertake an exercise and interview as part of the assessment process.

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

• Flexible working
• Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based) subject to business need
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all employees
• Employee discounts at local businesses
• Employee recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

Closing date for completed applications: Midnight on Sunday 8th February 2026

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 23rd February

For full details and to apply, please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below.