We are looking for an exceptional candidate to play a key role in the effective and efficient operation of the Council’s democratic and governance processes. This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of a leading UK local authority. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Wide-ranging support to 53 Elected Members in their various roles;
• Co-ordinating a range of statutory and non-statutory Committee meetings to a high standard and ensuring open, legal and accountable decision making in line with our Constitution;
• Directly engaging with local residents and partner organisations, actively involving them in local decision-making, in particular through our petitions process;
• Assisting with the business critical day-to-day executive decision-making of the Cabinet;
• Research, production and commissioning of high quality reports to Members and officers on a range of matters;
• Supporting the Council’s overview and scrutiny arrangements, policy reviews and monitoring of Council services.

You will need to be confident with good experience working in a board, committee or secretariat type environment and able to work effectively with Elected Councillors, officers across the Council and also with senior representatives of external organisations. You will possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to think and act beyond traditional boundaries. You will be well-organised with the ability to work flexible hours and evening meetings and be part of a highly regarded team. We use the latest technologies to support local democracy in Hillingdon, including live and virtual broadcasting of council meetings on YouTube, so excellent transferable ICT skills are also essential in this role.