Democratic Services Assistant

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

East Midlands Councils is seeking a Democratic Services Assistant to work within the Legal and Democratic Services Section. The role supports elected members and committees, requiring good organisation and political sensitivity. Flexi Time and Flexible Working Schemes are operated by the Council. This post is politically restricted.

The post would suit applicants who are interested in politics and democracy and in local government generally.

Qualifications

• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Understanding of political sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with support to the Council’s elected members and committees.
• Assist with administration for committees and working groups.
• Support the Legal and Democratic Services Section in day-to-day tasks.

Job description

The Council is seeking to recruit a Democratic Services Assistant to work within the Legal and Democratic Services Section.

The post would suit applicants who are interested in politics and democracy and in local government generally.

You will be responsible for assisting with the provision of support to the Council’s elected members, and the Council’s committees, decision making bodies and working groups administered by the Legal and Democratic Services Section.

You will need to demonstrate good organisational and administrative skills and an understanding of the importance of political sensitivity.

Flexi Time and Flexible Working Schemes are operated by the Council.

This post is politically restricted.