Governance & Committees Assistant — Flexible Hours

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi time

Flexible working

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Democratic Services Assistant to join the Legal and Democratic Services Section. The role involves providing support to elected members and to committees, ensuring smooth governance processes within the council.

The post would suit individuals with an interest in politics and democracy and a strong appreciation of local government. Flexi Time and Flexible Working Schemes are operated by the Council. This post is politically restricted.

Qualifications

• Good organisational and administrative skills required.
• Understanding of the importance of political sensitivity.
• Interest in politics and democracy and local government generally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the provision of support to the Council’s elected members.
• Assist the Council’s committees, decision-making bodies and working groups administered by the Legal and Democratic Services Section.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Political sensitivity

Interest in politics

Job description

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Democratic Services Assistant to join the Legal and Democratic Services Section. The role involves providing support to elected members and to committees, ensuring smooth governance processes within the council.

The post would suit individuals with an interest in politics and democracy and a strong appreciation of local government. Flexi Time and Flexible Working Schemes are operated by the Council. This post is politically restricted.