Governance Support Officer

Job description

Team: Governance Services Job Family: Providing - CBG7 Salary: £29,542 – £32,046 per annum, pro rata Hours: 37 hours per week Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month. Contract Type: Hybrid - Permanent Closing Date: 28th September 2026 Interview Date: W/C 5th October 2026 – face to face at Priory House More 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 and 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 at or call 0300 300 6186 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline. Your application to us is a reflection of who you are professionally and should give us an accurate and authentic picture of your skills, experiences and if applicable qualifications. Before you submit your application, we will ask you to confirm if you have used AI. All new starters will join us on a four ‑ month probationary period. During this time, if you are offered a Hybrid role you will be required to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council office location more frequently to support thorough and well ‑ supported onboarding into your role. Please keep this in mind if you anticipate extensive travel to Central Bedfordshire. Free information, advice and guidance into work or learning Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA) provides free, impartial, information advice and guidance to those aged 16+ looking to get into work, learning or exploring a change of career.