Democratic Services Officer

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in South Wales is seeking a Democratic Services Officer for a remote role. This position offers both full-time and part-time options, focusing on supporting committee processes and managing public meetings. Ideal candidates will have Local Government experience and a strong grasp of democratic decision-making.

Benefits

Fully remote working

Flexible start/finish times

Qualifications

• Experience within Local Government is essential.
• Strong understanding of decision-making processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Support Chairs of Committees through advice and briefings.
• Provide support for all elected member decision-making meetings.
• Manage public committee meetings and produce accurate minutes.

Skills

Understanding of democratic processes

Managing public committee meetings

Job description

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Democratic Services Officer, portsmouth, hampshire

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Client:

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

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.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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