Democratic Services Officer

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Authority in South Wales is looking for a Democratic Services Officer to work remotely on a locum basis. This role includes supporting committee chairs, managing public meetings, and providing legislative advice. Flexible full-time and part-time hours are available, with a competitive hourly rate.

Benefits

Fully remote work environment

Flexible start and finish times

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Chairs of the Committees through advice and briefings.
• Providing support to elected member decision-making meetings.
• Managing all aspects of public committee meetings.

Skills

Understanding of democratic processes

Experience in Local Government

Management of public committee meetings

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), negotiable.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the Chairs of the Committees through advice and briefings, as well as supporting the Democratic Services team on Member training and development.
• Providing support to all elected member decision-making meetings, including advice on the Council's Constitution, Standing Orders, and legislation.
• Managing all aspects of public committee meetings.
• Making comprehensive notes of meetings and resolutions, producing draft minutes, circulating for approval, and publishing finalized minutes.
• Assisting the Democratic Manager with maintaining and developing the Council's online services, including uploading agendas, reports, minutes, and audio recordings.
• Providing advice on Standing Orders, Members' Code of Conduct, and other constitutional and procedural matters.

Requirements:

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

Rewards and Benefits:

• Fully remote work environment.

Working hours:

• Full-time (37 hours/week) and part-time (30 hours/week) options available.
• Flexible start and finish times.

Please note that recent experience is required to apply for this role.

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