Democratic Services Assistant - Flexible Committee Support

South Derbyshire; 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

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