This is a permanent, full-time role (35 hours per week)
Do you want to build on your experience of working with elected members by joining the LGA? Are you interested in working in our Member Services Team?
If so, read on …
About us
The Local Government Association is the national voice of local government. We work with councils to support, promote and improve local government. Working for the LGA is both challenging and rewarding - you’ll have an unrivalled insight into the workings of local and central Government politics and policy making, as well as the opportunity to develop new contacts and knowledge.
About the job
As a Member Services Officer in the Member Services Team, you will organise, attend and advise a portfolio of LGA member meetings. The role will include undertaking research and drafting senior level briefing material, as well as preparing / despatching agendas and drafting minutes and reports. You’ll also contribute to the development and improvement of support services for LGA elected Members.
About you
You’ll have experience of managing formal meetings as well as a sound knowledge of local government and an understanding of the LGA’s work. Establishing good working relationships with Senior Members and Officers is key as you will offer them support as well as advice and guidance on procedural and constitutional issues. You will have excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and plenty of initiative. You’ll also be a proficient IT user and will have an excellent command of written and spoken English. Political sensitivity and outstanding communication skills are also essential to this post.
To apply
For further information and to apply online, please visit https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/LGA/displayjob.aspx?jobid=789
Before applying for an internal vacancy, LGA employees must have the permission of their current line manager.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday 8 July 2019
Interview and Assessment date: Monday 22 July or Wednesday 24 July 2019
As a Disability Confident Leader the LGA values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community