Location
York House, Twickenham with flexible working across Richmond and Wandsworth boroughs as required

Hours
Permanent, full time

Salary
£38,841 - £50,994 per annum

About the Role
Are you looking to develop a career in local government and governance? This is a fantastic opportunity to support local democracy by working alongside politicians and senior officers across all departments, as well as providing advice and information to the public. You will be based mainly in Richmond but may be required to work flexibly across both boroughs. We offer training and the opportunity to gain a qualification relevant to your work. Your work base will be the historic York House in Twickenham, with a mix of office and home working. Attendance at evening meetings held in person is also required.

In this role, you will develop and demonstrate a solid knowledge of the constitutional and legislative framework for local authority decision making and provide detailed advice to councillors and senior managers. You will analyse documents or discussions to extract and summarise key points. Strong communication skills, political sensitivity, effective prioritisation, and the ability to work well in a team are essential. Experience with virtual/hybrid meeting and webcasting technology is a bonus as the Council champions digital innovation and smarter ways of working.

Experience
- Attendance at meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and advising on basic procedural issues
- Sound knowledge of relevant local government legislation and its application to the decision-making process
- Working knowledge of ModGov or another committee management system and support for virtual and hybrid meetings
- Ability to write clearly and concisely, particularly minutes of meetings and reports to Committees
- Ability to communicate orally with confidence to a wide audience including Members, Senior Management, staff and the public

About you
You are highly motivated, politically sensitive, and able to prioritise effectively. You work well in a team and have strong communication skills. You are adaptable to flexible working arrangements and committed to supporting local democracy.

Qualifications
For detailed information on qualifications and how you will apply your knowledge and skills to develop in this career-graded role, please refer to the Job Description/Person Specification provided by the employer. Training and relevant qualifications will be supported and offered as part of the role.