Member Services Officer

LGA ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Do you want to build on your experience of working in Democratic Services, or working with elected members by joining the LGA? If so, you may be interested in joining our Member Services team. The role 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. The requirements 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. Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 16 June. Interview date: Thursday 25 or Friday 26 June, interviews will be held virutally As a Disability Confident Leader the LGA values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community