Senior Democratic Services Officer, North Lincolnshire Council

Association Of Democratic Services Officers; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government association in Scunthorpe is seeking an enthusiastic individual for a role in their Democratic Services Team. The position involves providing governance support, assisting with scrutiny functions, and collaborating with Councillors. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and experience in administrative roles. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible, hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Flexible working hours

Professional membership fees covered

Continuous employment transfer option

Qualifications

• Experience providing governance support for committees and boards.
• Ability to use initiative and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Conscious of working in a sensitive political environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Council’s overview and scrutiny function.
• Prepare reports and undertake associated research.
• Manage agendas and take minutes for governance processes.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Diplomatic and tactful in problem solving

Team player and excellent customer service

Experience in IT systems

Tools

Modern.Gov

Job description

Salary: £41,771 to £47,181 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 1 day per week in the office (Scunthorpe)

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our small but dynamic Democratic Services Team in supporting the Council’s constitutional and decision-making processes.

This post is based at the centre of the Council in the Governance and Partnerships division which has key responsibility for managing the Council’s resources, as well as ensuring that democratic decisions are well informed and legally sound.

With colleagues in the team, you will provide support to the Council’s overview and scrutiny function, providing advice and guidance to both internal and external colleagues, undertaking associated research and preparing reports. You will also be involved in providing governance support to a wide range of Committees, Boards and Panels and the Council’s Executive, as well as working closely with Councillors and Senior Officers, and undertaking the administration for associated governance related processes, including preparing agendas and taking minutes.

You will play a key role in progressing initiatives to strengthen opportunities for democratic engagement, add value to decision making through policy development and improvement through the overview and scrutiny function, provide a co-ordinating role in respect of scrutiny work programmes, and increase member capacity through education and skills development.

You will have excellent written and oral communications skills, strong interpersonal skills and be conscious of the issues involved working in a sensitive political environment. You will have a diplomatic and tactful approach towards problem solving and should enjoy working as a team player to deliver excellent customer service.

With the ability to use initiative and experience of using IT systems you will also help us further develop our digital agenda, particularly in relation to the modernisation and digitalisation of governance processes. Experience of Modern.Gov will be beneficial.

We offer very attractive terms and conditions of employment, including –

Local Government Pension Scheme – A comprehensive and attractive pension scheme with the ability to be flexible in the number of contributions you pay in along with peace of mind from immediate life cover and terminal illness cover after 2 years.

Continuous Employment – If you are currently employed by a Local Government employer, or any other employer under the Redundancy Modification Scheme, and do not have a break in service, your length of service can be transferred upon starting. This will apply to entitlement calculations including annual leave, maternity leave and enhanced sick pay.

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – From 28 to 32 days annual leave entitlement (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays.

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase additional annual leave above your contracted leave hours.

Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where colleagues come together and collaborate. The position will be offered on a hybrid basis, with the minimum requirement that the successful applicant attends one day per week in the office (Wednesday).

Flexible Hours Scheme – The position allows the successful applicant to work flexibly, so long as the variation in hours meets the needs of the service (to be agreed by line management). Under the scheme employees can accrue a defined amount of credit or debit of working hours, and to take time-off in the form of Flexi-Leave or banked Annual Leave.

Training on the job – Support with upskilling skills through on-the-job training and qualifications.

Professional Membership Fees – The successful applicant will become a member of the Association of Democratic Services Officers, at no cost to the employee.

We are an ambitious Council keen to build on our strong track record of innovation and partnership working, ensuring that we create a flourishing future for the borough and all of its residents. Key to this is a committed workforce who always gives their best. Offering a fast paced, progressive working environment, North Lincolnshire Council is a great career move.

Please note this is a politically restricted post.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Matthew Nundy, Lead Officer: Democracy on 01724 296014 or email [e-mail]

Deadline for applications: 23:59, Sunday 5 October 2025

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