Local Government Officer Duties & Responsibilities
The role and function of a Local Government Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Liaising with other council departments, such as finance or marketing;
- Developing and promoting a policy and performance framework, which contributes to the operational and strategic functioning of the department;
- Coordinating responses to national and local consultations on specific policy areas, such as education.
- Providing support and guidance to the democratic structure, for example to Cabinet or local committees;
- Assisting in the formulation, planning and monitoring of policies and procedures;
- Coordinating the implementation of council/authority decisions and circulating reports to those affected;
- Arranging and servicing meetings;
- Researching, preparing and writing up reports and briefing papers;
- Coordinating departmental and corporate plans;
- Monitoring and reporting on performance and quality issues, ensuring value for money;
- Providing information, advice and guidance on policy and performance;
- Working with members of the public, councillors and other stakeholders, presenting information at meetings when required;
- Dealing with enquiries and giving advice;
- Supervising and managing staff;
- Managing and evaluating projects;
- Coordinating and collecting data for external inspections, including evidence of compliance with legislation;
- Managing budgets and funding;
- Coordinating communication strategies, including publications and departmental websites;
- Liaising with external partners and agencies, including private and voluntary sector organisations, contractors and other local councils/authorities;
- Providing support and a strategic steer to the management team relevant to your specific area;
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Local Government Officer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Local Government Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.