Governance Support Officer
Team: GOV - Committee Services Team
Job Family: Providing - CBG7
Salary: £28,598 – £31,022 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Working from home and any CBC offices, including Priory House, Shefford. You will be expected to attend a CBC office location on a monthly basis, and as needed to carry out your role
Contract Type: Hybrid – Permanent
Closing Date: 5th January 2026
Interview Date: W/C 12th January 2026 – face to face at Priory House
About the role:
Governance Services is looking for an enthusiastic and committed professional to support the team to ensure that the Council’s democratic process runs efficiently, in accordance with the Constitution and promotes the principles of openness and transparency. Your role will be to support the organisation of committee meetings, appeals and other governance programmes that directly impact on the meetings through which residents engage with the Council.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is well organised, has exceptional administrative and communication skills and can work well under pressure to support the whole governance team in a range of activities and special projects including the following:-
- Administering committee meetings and appeals and creating and publishing agendas and appeal packs.
- Supporting elected Members and organising Member development events and briefings.
- Webcasting meetings.
- Maintaining data on performance and oversight of activities.
- Advising and guiding parents and officers on governance processes.
This is an exciting time to join the team to support the education appeals process and with an extensive Member Induction Programme to plan and deliver for the elections taking place in 2027. You will play your part in supporting the team to deliver the new service plan and critically to support the delivery of effective and transparent governance that enables Members, officers and residents to engage in the decision-making process.
Previous governance experience is not essential but would be beneficial. The role provides an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to progress within a governance environment. You will need to have good IT skills to support the running of the committee meetings and to manage and maintain the appeals database.
Central Bedfordshire Council supports flexible working which includes the opportunity to be primarily based at home, although there will be an expectation of attending and supporting Council meetings in person on a regular basis. It’s worth noting that some of our meetings take place in the evening, if you attend an evening meeting you will be entitled to time off in lieu.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.
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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.
Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Sarah Keeble, Senior Committee Services Officer at sarah.keeble@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 6186
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