Democratic Services & Governance Officer (Overview Committees)
North Norfolk District Council
Cromer, NR27 9EN
Job Description
We are looking for an Officer to join our Democratic Services team, which sits at the core of the Council. The team works closely with Elected Members (Councillors) supporting the decision-making processes, providing governance advice and organising their training and development. They also work with the wider community through engaging with our town and parish councils.
As part of this dynamic and innovative team, you will play a vital role in providing procedural advice and support to the Council’s decision making bodies, ensuring the Council is successfully working towards its goals and targets. Guiding and supporting the Council’s oversight committees, including Overview & Scrutiny, Governance, Risk & Audit Committee (GRAC), and Standards Committee.
This will cover a wide range of matters such as involvement in the monitoring of the Council’s corporate plan, policy development, service and performance reviews, and liaising with external partners and stakeholders. You will work closely with the Council’s Senior Management Team and Elected Members, to help to shape and ensure the success of North Norfolk District Council.
The successful candidate will have an innovative approach to their work, be adept at working within a challenging political environment, and be an excellent communicator. You will be skilled at preparing a wide range of written documents; including minutes, committee reports, and high level analysis of data.
We would like you to join us if you have the knowledge and skills to:
* bring a fresh thinking and enthusiastic approach to providing a high quality governance role
* work in a fast-paced, political environment
* use your judgement and experience of dealing with Members to provide sound advice as and when required
* be creative in seeking out possible solutions to challenging problems
* lead in developing work programmes and drafting reports on key topics
* work effectively across teams, the Council, stakeholders, and communities
* work with others to develop, capture, and share learning
Applications for part time hours would be considered.
Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday the 8 June 2025
Interviews: Friday 13 June 2025 (to be confirmed)
For an informal discussion please contact:
Cara Jordan, Assistant Director Legal & Governance, on Cara.Jordan@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Emma Denny, Democratic Services Manager, on Emma.Denny@north-norfolk.gov.uk
Salary
£33,366 - £37,035 per annum
Attendance
Full time
Hours
37 hours per week
How to apply
https://careers.north-norfolk.gov.uk/vacancies/273/democratic-services--governance-officer-overview-committees.html
Special requirements
This post is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 and post holders are prohibited from seeking public election, holding political office, writing or speaking publicly on matters of political controversy.