Governance & Democratic Meetings Lead

Lambeth Council; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living wage employer

Stonewall diversity champion

Interviews guaranteed for disabled

Job summary

Lambeth Council in London seeks a Democratic Services Officer to support governance procedures and ensure meetings run to schedule. You will attend formal Member level meetings, prepare and publish agendas, reports and minutes, and provide professional advice on democratic and constitutional issues.

You will work closely with elected Members and senior officers, demonstrating organisation, flexible approach, strong communication, and IT proficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a political environment.

Responsibilities

• Attend formal Member level meetings and manage associated tasks.
• Prepare and publish agendas, reports and minutes.
• Provide professional advice on democratic, governance and constitutional issues.

Skills

Organisation

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Modern governance

Tools

Modern.Gov

Job description

Lambeth Council in London seeks a Democratic Services Officer to support governance procedures and ensure meetings run to schedule. You will attend formal Member level meetings, prepare and publish agendas, reports and minutes, and provide professional advice on democratic and constitutional issues.

You will work closely with elected Members and senior officers, demonstrating organisation, flexible approach, strong communication, and IT proficiency.