Councillor and Governance Support Officer (Band 2) - Base Rate
City of Westminster Council
Who You Are
You are an experienced professional with a strong background in administrative support, particularly in political or public sector environments. You have excellent relationship management skills and can confidently deliver high-quality administrative support with minimal supervision. You have experience supporting senior leaders or politicians, managing complex diaries, handling casework or complaints, and have financial administration experience. You are committed to inclusion and diversity, and you possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What the Job Involves
As a Councillor and Governance Support Officer, you will support councillors, Cabinet Members, and senior officers to ensure effective governance and deliver outstanding service to residents. Your role will include organising and managing council committee meetings, providing executive support, assisting with councillor casework, administering ward budgets, and offering general administrative and IT support. You will coordinate briefings, manage complex diaries, track actions with senior officers, and support community engagement activities.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong organisational and administrative capability
- Ability to work with tact and diplomacy in sensitive environments
- Commitment to inclusion and diversity
- Confidence using IT systems and supporting others