Hybrid Locum Democratic Services Officer

Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sellick Partnership are recruiting a Locum Democratic Services Officer on a hybrid basis to cover an absence for a North West local authority. The contract is initially for 3–6 months with potential extension, and the role offers £25 per hour with both full-time and part-time options.

The successful candidate will provide advice to Members and officers on committees, ensure decisions comply with legal and constitutional requirements, and assist with preparation of reports, agendas, minutes and

Qualifications

• Providing advice and support to Members, officers, stakeholders and residents around committees, processes and decision making.
• Ensuring that all decisions made at committees are taken in accordance with legal and constitutional requirements.
• Managing and supporting all aspects of Member and Officer decision making having regard to local procedures, Council policy and best practice.
• Leading on all aspects of Cabinet, Council and Committee meetings including preparing reports and agenda publication, attending meetings to take minutes and advising on constitutional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice and support to Members, officers, stakeholders and residents around committees, processes and decision making
• Responsibility to ensure that all decisions made at committees are taken in accordance with legal and constitutional requirements
• Managing and supporting all aspects of the Member and Officer decision making having regard to local procedures, Council policy and best practice
• Leading on all aspects of Cabinet, Council and Committee meetings including preparing reports and agenda publication, attending meetings to take minutes of the formal proceedings, and advising on constitutional requirements

Job description

Sellick Partnership are recruiting a Locum Democratic Services Officer on a hybrid basis to cover an absence for a North West local authority. The contract is initially for 3–6 months with potential extension, and the role offers £25 per hour with both full-time and part-time options.

The successful candidate will provide advice to Members and officers on committees, ensure decisions comply with legal and constitutional requirements, and assist with preparation of reports, agendas, minutes and