Governance Officer Apprentice — Democratic Services

The Guildhall Northampton; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Guildhall Northampton seeks an Apprentice Democratic Services Assistant to join the Democratic and Electoral Services team in Northampton. You will support council meeting administration, prepare agendas, publish reports and maintain records of decisions and committee business.

You’ll work toward a Level 4 Governance Officer Apprenticeship, starting January 2027, gaining valuable governance, local government and democratic services knowledge while developing organisational and project

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across democratic and governance activities, organise council meetings, prepare agendas, publish reports and maintain records of decisions.
• Support meetings such as the Schools Forum and Pensions Board, and assist with appeals processes and governance activities.
• Coordinate correspondence, monitor inboxes, arrange meetings and support projects from planning to completion.

Job description

The Guildhall Northampton seeks an Apprentice Democratic Services Assistant to join the Democratic and Electoral Services team in Northampton. You will support council meeting administration, prepare agendas, publish reports and maintain records of decisions and committee business.

You’ll work toward a Level 4 Governance Officer Apprenticeship, starting January 2027, gaining valuable governance, local government and democratic services knowledge while developing organisational and project