Hybrid Democratic Services Officer - Committees

Colchester Borough Council; Ivy Chimneys; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Perkbox discounts & wellbeing perks

LGPS pension scheme

Job summary

Epping Forest District Council is seeking a Democratic Services Officer to support committees and governance provisions. You will provide agenda management and secretarial support, ensuring smooth meeting processes.

You will liaise with officers and councillors, offering constitutional guidance while coordinating committee work programmes; most meetings begin at 7pm, with occasional after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications

• Local Government experience preferred.
• Ability to liaise with residents and Officers at all levels.
• Good knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Training in Committee Management system provided if required.
• Experience in committee environment beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide agenda management and secretarial support for meetings of the Council’s Committees.
• Provide constitutional advice to Officers, as well as Councillors and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with senior Officers and Members in managing the work programmes for your committees.
• Most Committee meetings start at 7pm, requiring some after-hours work.

Skills

Administration

Liaison

Team player

Microsoft Office

Committee environment

Modern.Gov

Tools

Modern.Gov

Microsoft Office

Job description

Epping Forest District Council is seeking a Democratic Services Officer to support committees and governance provisions. You will provide agenda management and secretarial support, ensuring smooth meeting processes.

You will liaise with officers and councillors, offering constitutional guidance while coordinating committee work programmes; most meetings begin at 7pm, with occasional after-hours work as needed.