Committee Services Officer

Locum Committee Services Officer – Local Authority in London – Hybrid – Full Time
Venn Group is working with a respected London local authority in their search for a Committee Services Officer on a locum basis for an initial 3-month contract.

Details:

Job Title: Committee Services Officer

Hourly Rate: Up to £22 umbrella per hour (flexible for the right candidate)

Length of Contract: 3 months initially, with strong potential for extension

Working Pattern: Full-time – 36 hours per week

Location: Local Authority in London

Office Attendance: Once per week preferred – will consider more remote

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality committee administration and support to elected Members and senior officers
• Draft, publish, and distribute agendas, reports, and minutes in line with statutory deadlines
• Attend and minute meetings of committees and sub-committees, ensuring accurate and timely records
• Advise on constitutional and procedural matters during meetings
• Liaise with service departments to ensure accurate reporting and documentation
• Maintain excellent standards of professional conduct and impartiality in all democratic processes

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working within a committee or democratic services team in a local authority
• Strong minute-taking and report-writing skills
• Familiarity with local authority governance procedures and political environments
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet statutory deadlines
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills

If you are interested in this Committee Services Officer role with this London Local Authority, please contact the London office on 07441 916 456, or email your CV to southeastlegal@venngroup.com, and a member of our team will get back to you.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits.

Locum Committee Services Officer – Local Authority in London – Hybrid – Full Time