Democratic Services Officer

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working Policy

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Democratic Services Officer to join the Legal and Democratic Services Section. You will administer and attend daytime and evening meetings, provide support to Elected Members and Officers across directorates, and ensure meetings run smoothly with political sensitivity in mind.

The role requires solid knowledge of local government and relevant meeting administration experience, with a flexible approach to working hours.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of local government.
• Experience in the administration of meetings.
• Understanding of political sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Administer and attend daytime and evening meetings.
• Coordinate with Elected Members and Officers from all Directorates.

Skills

Local government knowledge

Meeting administration

Political sensitivity

Job description

Closing date: 30 September 2026

The Council is seeking to recruit an experienced Democratic Services Officer to work within the Legal and Democratic Services Section.

You should have a sound knowledge of local government and have relevant experience of the administration of meetings.

You will also need to demonstrate an understanding of the importance of political sensitivity.

The post holder will be required to administer and attend daytime and evening meetings, as required, as well as undertaking a range of associated tasks involving Elected Members and Officers from all the Council’s Directorates.

A Flexible Working Policy is operated by the Council.

This post is politically restricted.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Dominic Monahan, Democratic and Electoral Services Manager on 07435 918391.

Provisional Interview Date: Friday 23 October 2026