Democratic Services Assistant — Hybrid, Flexible Hours

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council; Redcar; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is seeking a Democratic Services Assistant for a 12-month period. The role sits in the Democratic Services Team and supports electoral services to ensure elections are well run and decisions are legally sound.

You will interact with the public, elected members, and officers, bringing strong administrative skills and a flexible approach to fast-paced, political environments. The team values reliability and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator able to interact with a broad range of people.
• Experience in a similar role and flexible in approach.
• Effective and efficient administrative skills.
• Awareness of working in a political environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across democratic and electoral services.
• Support smooth running of Local Elections in May 2027.
• Assist with induction of Elected Members and decision-making processes.

Skills

Confident communicator

Administrative skills

Experience in a similar role

Adaptability to changing circumstances

Willingness to work beyond ordinary 9-

Job description

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council is seeking a Democratic Services Assistant for a 12-month period. The role sits in the Democratic Services Team and supports electoral services to ensure elections are well run and decisions are legally sound.

You will interact with the public, elected members, and officers, bringing strong administrative skills and a flexible approach to fast-paced, political environments. The team values reliability and adaptability.