Secretariat Support Officer – Ryde Neighbourhood Board

15 hours per week

This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working.

In partnership with the Ryde Neighbourhood Board the Isle of Wight Council has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Secretariat Support Officer to manage the Board’s regular formal meetings. This 3-year fixed term position is well suited to an individual who has gained significant direct experience providing administrative support to formal board and committee meetings.  

The Secretariat Support Officer will be part of a new, small team dedicated to the bedding-in and delivery of Ryde Neighbourhood Board’s 10-year Vision the town. They will work directly to the Board with supervision from the Isle of Wight Council’s Regeneration team which, supports the work of the Community Services Directorate.

About the role

As Ryde Neighbourhood Board’s Secretariat Support Officer, you will work closely with the Board Chair as well as the Chairs of the Finance Committee and Communication and Public Engagement Committee to ensure the smooth delivery of business in accordance with the Government Pride in Place programme guidelines. The role requires a high level of independence, diplomacy, innovative thinking and problem solving and an individual who is exceptionally well organised and methodical.

About Ryde Neighbourhood Board

Ryde has been selected to benefit from a grant of £19.5 million as part of the Government’s Pride in Place programme. It will be receiving the funds over the ten-year period 2026 -2036.

Ryde Neighbourhood Board has come together to guide how this funding is invested over the next decade. The Board is an independent, non-constituted body. It has listened to Ryde residents, local businesses, grassroots campaigners and community leaders to identify a new vision for the town. This vision is simple: a stronger, healthier, more confident Ryde shaped by the people who live here.

The Board have requested the Isle of Wight Council manage its day-to-day operation and help oversee delivery of its 10-year Vision.  

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Pete Fellows at [email protected] 

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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