Democratic Services Officer

Tempting Recruitment; Tendring; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Tempting Recruitment is assisting a client in Tendring in their search for a Democratic Services Officer to support Council, Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees, Working Parties and Panels with governance procedures.

The role is hybrid, paying £22.71 per hour umbrella on a temporary 1‑month contract with a possible extension. Candidates should have Local Government experience, a valid driving licence and evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Qualifications

• Previous Local Government experience or knowledge of Local Government functions and legislation.
• You will be required to drive and have access to a car; a full driving licence is essential.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Checking draft reports against agreed standards and advising report authors on those standards.
• Collating reports from Assistant Directors, Heads of Service and other authors and preparing/publishing agendas for Council, Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees and Councillor-level Groups.
• Providing efficient administrative support to Council, Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees, Working Parties and Panels.

Skills

Local Government experience

Driving licence

CPD

Job description

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a Client based in Tendring, are looking for an experienced Democratic Services Officer to join their team and play a crucial role within theirCouncil, Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees, Working Parties and Panels operations.

Position: Democratic Services Officer
Rate: £22.71 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Duration: Temp (1 month) Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Purpose:

• To provide information and advice to Councillors and other officers on Council procedures and protocols and the requirements of the Council’s Constitution.

Job Responsibilities:

• Checking draft reports against agreed standards and providing advice to report authors on those standards generally and in relation to specific draft reports.
• Collating reports from Assistant Directors, Heads of Service and other report authors and preparing and publishing agendas for Council, Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees and other Councillor-level Groups.
• To provide efficient administrative support to Council, Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees, Working Parties and Panels.

JobRequirements:

• Previous Local Government experience or knowledge of Local Government functions and legislation.
• You will be required to be able to drive and to have access to a car for work purposes and a full driving licence is essential.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.