Committee Officer - Chambers

Committee Officer - Fixed term until 13/09/2027

City Chambers

Committee Services provides specialist professional and administrative support to ensure a transparent, efficient democratic decision‑making structure. The team delivers a high quality, accurate, prompt and politically neutral service to elected members, officers, partnership organisations and members of the public.

• Clerking and managing the delivery of committees, joint boards and working groups that make up the Council’s political management system.
• Summarising complex information and providing impartial advice to members and senior officers.
• Interpreting and applying legislation and guidance, and taking an active role in the development of policy and process improvement.
• Supporting and supervising more junior staff members.
• Working closely with elected members and colleagues at all levels of the organisation.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience in summarising complex information.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Basic disclosure check clearance.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Fixed‑term contract until 13 September 2027. Flexible working arrangements are available. The role requires attendance at meetings in the City Chambers and other venues in Edinburgh.