Democratic Services Officer

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Democratic Services Officer for a local authority role based in South Wales, offering both full-time and part-time remote working options. Candidates should have recent experience in local government and a strong understanding of democratic processes.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Flexible working hours

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience within Local Government.
• Strong understanding of democratic and decision-making processes.
• Experience managing all aspects of public committee meetings.

Responsibilities

• Support Chairs of Committees with advice and briefings.
• Manage public committee meetings, producing accurate notes and draft minutes.
• Assist with Council's online services and constitutional matters.

Skills

Understanding of democratic processes

Experience in Local Government

Meeting management skills

Job description

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Democratic Services Officer, Basingstoke

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James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority based in South Wales, recruiting for a Democratic Services Officer to join their team on a locum, fully remote basis.

Options for full-time (37 hours/week) and part-time (30 hours/week) are available. The hourly rate is circa £35.00/hour (Umbrella), negotiable.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting Chairs of Committees with advice and briefings, and assisting the Democratic Services team with Member training and development
• Supporting all aspects of elected member decision-making meetings, including advice on the Council’s Constitution, Standing Orders, and legislation
• Managing public committee meetings and producing accurate notes, draft minutes, and circulating them for approval
• Assisting with the maintenance and development of the Council’s online services, such as uploading agendas, reports, minutes, and recordings
• Providing advice on Standing Orders, Members’ Code of Conduct, and other constitutional matters

Requirements:

• Experience within Local Government
• Strong understanding of democratic and decision-making processes
• Experience managing all aspects of public committee meetings

Benefits:

• Fully remote work

Working hours:

• Flexible options for full-time and part-time hours
• Flexible start and finish times

Note: Recent experience is required to apply.

James Andrews acts as an employment agency for this role.

Due to high application volume, responses may take up to 72 hours. If you do not hear back, your application was unsuccessful.

Recommendation scheme: Refer a friend or colleague and receive up to £100 once they complete 20 days in a role with James Andrews. Terms apply; contact us for details.