Governance Officer

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to a number of committees and members.
• Preparing and writing reports, including statistical information.
• Taking accurate and detailed minutes of meetings.
• Actively supporting the overview and scrutiny function and contributing to the administration and clerking of education admission appeals.
• Contributing to the development and review of policies, procedures and working practices.
• Supporting key projects and contributing to service improvement.
• Managing the Modern.gov Committee Management System as an administrator.
• Researching, understanding and analysing complex information.
• Establishing good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills under pressure.

• Hold a BTEC National/Higher in Public Administration or a relevant degree.
• Have experience working for a local authority.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer literate, including experience with e‑mail and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workload.

• Competitive salary based on skills, experience and talent.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Local authority benefits pension scheme.
• Professional development, training and career progression opportunities.
• Generous holidays, leave purchase scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Access to lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Stoke‑on‑Trent City Council is committed to creating a culture that is truly inclusive, where all staff feel valued, listened to and supported. We celebrate diversity and aim to empower all communities.