Committee Services Officer

Salary:£31,927to £38,957per annum (inclusive of allowances)
Location:Civic Centre, Gravesend
Contract:Temporary 18months fixed-term contract
Working Pattern:Full-time
Hours:37 hours per week.
Closing Date:2August 2026

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Committee Services Team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the Council's decision-making processes. Working closelywith the Committee Services Manager, the successful candidate will provide vital support in the efficient and effectivestrategic and day to day management and delivery of the Committee Services function.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• To assist the Committee Services Manager and to support and cover for the Committee Services Team.
• To attend personally and clerk such meetings as allocated, including agenda preparation, the taking of notes and the
• compilation of minutes (predominantly in the evening, starting from 7pm).
• Working with the IT and Facilities teams to ensure the smooth running of the Council's live streaming facilities.
• To provide support to Members and the Mayoralty.

About you

Essential qualifications/experience you will have:

• Educated to a good standard.
• Proficient note taking and minute writing.
• Experience in a democratic services environment.

Desirable qualifications/experience you will have:

• Local Authority experience

Please see attached Job description for full person specification.

Working for Gravesham

We are committed to delivering to the community and working with us means you are part of delivering the level of growth and improvement our community needs and deserves. A range of services have been provided to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses.

The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the north west corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in south east England. Bordered by the River Thames to the north, it is at the heart of Thames Gateway and has a significant role to play in the regeneration of a major government growth area.

• A minimum of 25Days Annual Leave, plus paid bank holidays.
• Access to over 1000+ instant discounts from favourite retailers, restaurants, food delivery services and attractions via our benefits portal VivUp.
• Career development, training opportunities and access to e-learning
• Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses
• External Occupational Health service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to an employee assistance programme 24/7
• Hybrid Working (minimum two days in the office per week)
• Free parking
• Octopus Electric Vehicles Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Proposed interview date 14 August 2026.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job description.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.