Council Governance Assistant - Barnsley, United Kingdom - Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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Barnsley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

Position reference:
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Salary: £26,421-£28,770 _Plus laptop_

Working Arrangements:
Monday to Friday - agile working

Hours per week: 37

Contract type:
Permanent***We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch
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Closing date: 25/03/2024 at 23:59

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

_ Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad._

When applying, please ensure you are prepared to start work with all the necessary legal documents, such as a valid visa, relevant to the type of work you will be undertaking. Please be aware that our organisation does not possess a Home Office license and, as a result, is unable to provide sponsorship for anyone seeking a visa as a skilled or temporary migrant worker.

_ __Pension R_egulations have provisions to reduce pension payments in certain circumstances of those who return to work within local government service. If you are in receipt of a pension upon commencing employment with the authority, this may affect your pension entitlements and you should therefore seek advice from the relevant Pensions Authority._

How do we sum up Barnsley Council? Well, we're a double award-winning, high-performing council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities. This is why we've been awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ).
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Our excellent Core Services has been a key part of our win; we're so proud of what we've achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.

We're impressed. Are you? It's the perfect time to join our excellent team.

About the Post:

The Governance Unit, including Members' Services, provides support for Councillors and for meetings of Council. It is an essential part of ensuring the decision-making processes of the Council run smoothly.

We are seeking to appoint a Council Governance Assistant to join our team provide support in the unit for a range of administrative processes relating to the Council's Member meetings and decision-making processes, as well as school admission appeals.

The post holder will also work closely with Elected Members in a range of tasks, including updating their webpages, processing allowance claims, booking / publicising advice surgeries, and maintaining the Council diary.

You will also give routine advice on governance and other procedures and help direct Member enquiries to the appropriate place within the Council.

The post holder will also provide absence cover for the Cabinet Members' Personal Assistants.

The responsibilities and requirements of the role are broadly aligned to those of a Management Support Officer.

In particular, you will need experience in a business support role and working with confidential information, as well as experience of using business systems.

Some experience of local government and knowledge of the functions of the Council are also useful.

Good communication skills and the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy are essential, particularly in developing a close working relationship with Elected Members and officers throughout the Council.

The full responsibilities and requirements of the post are in the Job Profile but if you would like an informal chat, please ring Debra Lloyd, Council Governance Assistant on or Rachel Sylvester, Council Governance Assistant on

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Job Profile:
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Vacancy Exposure Profile:Exposure Profile**
Why work for us?

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities._
We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know._

CVs will not be accepted.