Hybrid Democratic Services Officer | Governance & Meetings

James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions); England; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions) is partnering with a Local Authority in Surrey to appoint a Democratic Services Officer on a full-time, hybrid 6-month locum contract. The role requires managing meetings, agendas, reports and minutes, with close liaison to Members and officers to ensure governance compliance.

Based in Surrey, the position offers 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with a rate flexible depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in democratic services or governance required.
• Experience supporting committees, agendas, minutes and reports.
• Hybrid working from Surrey-based office.

Responsibilities

• Provide democratic and committee support to council committees, panels and formal meetings.
• Plan, coordinate and administer meetings; prepare agendas, reports, minutes and schedules.
• Advise Members and officers on constitutional and governance rules to ensure meetings are conducted in accordance with the Council's Constitution.
• Attend meetings and produce accurate, timely minutes and records of decisions.

Job description

James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions) is partnering with a Local Authority in Surrey to appoint a Democratic Services Officer on a full-time, hybrid 6-month locum contract. The role requires managing meetings, agendas, reports and minutes, with close liaison to Members and officers to ensure governance compliance.

Based in Surrey, the position offers 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, with a rate flexible depending on experience.