Governance Officer – Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service
An opportunity has arisen within Democratic Services for a Governance Officer to join the team.
You will be responsible for supporting (and where appropriate deputising for) the Governance and Corporate Planning Manager to ensure that the arrangements for the co-ordination of all of the Authority’s decision making and performance and overview functions comply with the Authority’s procedural and legislative obligations. You will also assist with the development and maintenance of an electronic committee system to facilitate the effective co-ordination of Member and senior management meetings and produce timely and accurate records.
You will support the delivery of the Service’s Corporate Planning process through the maintenance of planning templates, toolkits and guidance documents, organising meetings at key points throughout the year to support the Corporate Planning timetable and providing guidance and support to departments in respect of corporate and departmental planning.
You will also provide support to the Information Manager, dealing with data protection, freedom of information and other information-related work.
This is a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and a strong focus on teamwork, support and prioritisation in order to meet tight deadlines. The work of the post holder will be split across two broad disciplines (decision-making/corporate planning and information management). Â Three days a week will be allocated to supporting the Information Manager.
CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on site gym.
Further information, a full job description and application form can be found using the links to the right, or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk
Please ensure you read the Application Guidance Notes below before completing your application.
Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk
Please quote job reference 41/24/GO on your application form.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 9 October 2024 9am
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