Democratic Services Officer

TN United Kingdom; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Democratic Services Officer to support local democracy in Kent. This role is essential for facilitating council committee meetings, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and providing governance advice to elected members and officers. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy a balanced work-life environment while receiving support for personal and professional development. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to local governance and make a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Attractive Benefits Package

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of local government and committee processes.
• Experience in clerking and office administration.

Responsibilities

• Organising public committee meetings and preparing agendas.
• Providing governance advice to officers and members.
• Maintaining the committees' work programme.

Skills

Local Government Understanding

Committee Clerking

Office Administration

Written English Skills

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Join Our Team as a Democratic Services Officer

Be at the heart of local government and apply today!

As a member of the Democratic Services team, you will play a vital role in facilitating local democracy. Your responsibilities will include organising and supporting the Council's committee meetings, ensuring all statutory and constitutional requirements are met, and providing governance advice to Members and Officers across the council. This role supports local democracy in Kent.

You will also have excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, including the option to undertake qualifications provided by the Association of Democratic Services Officers.

Key Responsibilities

• Organising public committee meetings, including preparing agendas, reports, and minutes.
• Providing advice to officers and members.
• Maintaining the committees' work programme.

Candidate Requirements

• A sound understanding of local government.
• Confidence and political sensitivity when dealing with elected members and senior officers.
• Experience in committee clerking and office administration.
• Excellent written English skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.

Additional Information

The role offers a hybrid working model with some days in the office and some days working from home. You will be fully supported with induction, management, and equipment. You will need to attend Committee meetings at Sessions House, Maidstone, as required, and may need to travel to external meetings.

Interview Process

Applicants who have previously applied for Democratic Services Officer positions within the last 6 months and were unsuccessful are not eligible to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview during the week beginning 29 July.

Our Support Offer

KCC provides an attractive benefits package and is committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance and flexible working arrangements to meet business needs.