Senior Committee Services Officer

Senior Committee Services Officer Contract: Temporary Organisation: Rochdale Pay Rate: 21.14 per hour Join Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council as a Senior Committee Services Officer within our Governance team. This pivotal role involves providing professional committee and constitutional support, leading service-based strategies and projects, and offering expert advice on local government decision-making. If you are passionate about good governance and supporting democratic decision-making, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Day-to-day of the role: Lead and support colleagues to ensure Committee Services meets business and organisational needs. Maintain and improve key committee support systems and procedures. Ensure statutory and legislative safeguarding standards are met. Support constitutional reviews and implement legislative changes. Advise elected members, senior managers, and committees on decision-making. Lead quality assurance activities and ensure compliance with local and legislative requirements. Build effective relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, partners, and customers. Support staff training and coaching on decision-focused procedures and practices. Support the effective operation of school appeals, including administration and clerking. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience in committee and constitutional services within local government. Proven track record of providing support and guidance to Council committees including Cabinet. Strong understanding of local authority governance, decision-making processes, and relevant legislation. Excellent communication and organisational skills. Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly across service areas. Experience of clerking independent appeals including school admissions, exclusions, and licensing. To apply for this Senior Committee Services Officer position, please submit your CV and a Reed Consultant will be in touch to discuss the next steps.