Democratic Services Officer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Democratic Services Officer for a local authority in South Wales. This role offers flexible working hours on a fully remote basis with options for full-time or part-time. The officer will support committee chairs, manage public meetings, and ensure compliance with standing orders. Candidates should have experience in local government and a thorough understanding of democratic processes.

Benefits

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience within Local Government is essential.
• Strong understanding of democratic and decision-making processes required.
• Experience in managing public committee meetings is critical.

Responsibilities

• Support Chairs of Committees with advice and briefings.
• Manage all aspects of public committee meetings.
• Draft minutes and circulate for agreement.

Skills

Understanding of democratic processes

Meeting management

Advisory support

Job description

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

Both full time (37 hours/week) and part-time (30 hours/week) options can be considered. The hourly rate is circa. £35.00/hour (Umbrella), however this is negotiable.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the Chairs of the Committees through advice and briefings as well as supporting Democratic Services team on Member training and development
• Providing proper support to all elected member decision making meetings including advice on the Council’s Constitution in the order that they are conducted in with the Council’s Standing Orders and legislation
• Managing all aspects of public committee meetings
• Making comprehensive notes of the meetings and resolutions, production of draft minutes, as well as circulating draft minutes for agreement and subsequent publication
• Assisting the Democratic manager with maintenance and development of the Council’s online services including but not limited to; uploading committee agendas, reports, minutes and audio recordings
• Giving advice on the interpretation of Standing Orders, the Members’ Code of Conduct and other constitutional and procedural matters

Requirements:

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

Rewards and Benefits:

• Fully remote

Working hours:

• Full time (37 hours/week) and part-time (30 hours/week) options can be considered
• Flexible start/finish times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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