Contract extension - work split between Taunton County Hall (Democratic Services Department) and the Legal Team at Bridgwater House.

Reporting directly to the Monitoring Officer (who oversees the Council’s Code of Conduct compliance), I was responsible for collecting Declaration of Interest forms for all elected Councillors in Sedgemoor, amounting to 54 parishes and town councils and respective members to be contacted frequently to ensure the collection of the most accurate data.I then published the final outcome on the Council website, ensuring the transparency of newly elected council members.This main endeavour had to be completed before the new Council’s vesting day, which enforced a tight schedule and a predetermined deadline to reach.I had a varied host of additional admin tasks, which I carried out together with my main objective above:● Adding Purchase Orders to the Civica purchasing software and completing GRNs● Proofing legal papers such as revised Code of Conduct materials● Chasing Acceptance of Office documentation for Cllrs● Maintaining the Sealings Register, arranging seals and signatures for Road Closure Orders, Conveyances and Deeds● Procurement, namely writing to suppliers, tracking bids and updating the digital Contract Register (Pro Contract software)● Updated the National Anti-Fraud Network site to run checks on District Councillors● General office duties including room bookings, diary supervision and email screening● Daily diary and inbox management

Worked directly in the central services department, reporting to The Diocesan Secretary, equivalent Chief Executive in the Bath and Wells Diocese.Provided yearly professional executive event management for the biggest gathering of the diocese (Diocesan Synod) and the more frequent Bishop’s Council meetings.This included venue bookings, IT setup, agenda preparation, minutes assembly, report dispatch.Given my proclivity for efficient and green working practices, I co-founded the Green Working Group, nurturing a greener working culture and carbon-neutral procedures.Furthermore, throughout my extended tenure at the diocese, I took up a wide variety of tasks, among which, the most important ones were:● Maintained the Diocesan contact management system, keeping accurate contact information for all officers, volunteers, and clergy from over 460 parishes● Organised training for 20+ colleagues in the effective use of the online database, with attention paid to the safe handling of personal data as per GDPR requirements● Reviewed multiple calendars and diaries for senior executives● Worked on Pastoral Schemes, research of historical deeds and conveyances● Shifted department paperwork approach costs by encouraging the digital circulation of documents, effectively saving on all postal and printing services.● Front of house hospitality: Welcomed meeting attendants, distributed their badges, and assisted them with registration processes● Amended and dispatched agendas and reports● Scheduled internal meetings for team leaders and directors● Audio-typed minutes of meetings and produced running notes

Handled confidential and private documentation from different backgrounds to ensure a safe and bias-free application process in the security industry.Assessed references and examined basic and enhanced disclosures, screened and audited application forms for clients intending to work in vulnerable environments connected with children and people at risk.Communicated sensitive details with clients over the telephone, remaining calm, professional, and always friendly.