Democratic Services Assistant

South Derbyshire District Council; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi Time

Flexible Working

Job summary

South Derbyshire District Council in Swadlincote is recruiting a Democratic Services Assistant to work within the Legal and Democratic Services Section. The post suits applicants interested in politics, democracy and local government.

You will assist with providing support to elected members, and the Council’s committees, decision making bodies and working groups. Ideal candidates will demonstrate good organisational and administrative skills and an understanding of the importance of political

Qualifications

• Good organisational and administrative skills are essential.
• A clear understanding of political sensitivity is important.
• Experience in local government or public sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with providing support to the Council’s elected members and to the Council’s committees, and to decision making bodies and working groups.
• Support the Legal and Democratic Services Section in its duties and processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Job description

Location: South Derbyshire District Council, Swadlincote.

Reference: JOB/26/03326

Salary details: £29,542 to £32,046 per annum

Job term: Full Time

Appointment type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 09 November 2026

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.