Committee Support Officer

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting our major Public Sector client, a large organisation with the recruitment of a Committee Support Officer to join their team based in Newtownabbey.

What's in it for you?

• £20.29 per hour
• Opportunity to work within a large public sector organisation
• Varied role supporting Council, Committee and Member Services functions
• Exposure to governance, democratic services and public administration

About your next employer

You'll be joining a progressive local authority within its Finance and Governance function. The Member Services team plays a vital role in supporting elected representatives, facilitating committee processes and ensuring the effective administration of Council business.

About you

• Minimum of 2 years' relevant administrative or clerical experience
• Experience preparing agendas, reports, minutes and correspondence
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
• Experience supporting meetings and committee administration (desirable)
• Knowledge of governance or committee procedures (desirable)
• Full driving licence (or access to suitable transport)

What you'll do

• Provide confidential administrative support to elected members and Council committees
• Coordinate agendas, reports, meeting papers and committee documentation
• Attend meetings, record proceedings and prepare accurate minutes
• Manage paperless meeting systems and document circulation processes
• Maintain records relating to member attendance, committees and declarations
• Coordinate meeting logistics, room bookings and virtual meeting arrangements
• Support Freedom of Information requests and governance reporting requirements
• Assist with mayoral and civic administration activities
• Arrange member travel, accommodation and conference attendance
• Maintain calendars, records and administrative systems
• Liaise with internal departments, elected members and external stakeholders
• Deliver a high standard of customer service and administrative support throughout the organisation

For further information on this opportunity, or any other position in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link or contact Conor Birch in the strictest confidence.

Some positive candidate feedback we've received-

'VANRATH were very easy to work with, personable and knew what questions to ask to find me the right role. Would highly recommend.''

''I would highly recommend Vanrath. Very quick response to my application. They have been extremely dedicated to finding me a role that was best suited to my future career development.''

''Would highly recommend Vanrath. After uploading my cv I was contacted the next day and they were able to find a permanent suitable role for me very quickly. They were very helpful and supportive through the entire interview process and were able to negotiate a very good job offer which I was delighted with.''

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Skills:
Administration Minute Taking Governance Support Meeting Coordination Public Sector

Benefits:
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