Trainee Democratic Services Officer, Cotswold District Council

Association Of Democratic Services Officers; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading local government council as a Trainee Democratic Services Officer. This role offers a chance to engage with the public, support elected councillors, and learn the democratic process with full training. Ideal for those passionate about public service.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organization and administration of meetings.
• Prepare and publish agendas and reports.
• Take accurate minutes and provide procedural advice.

Skills

Communication

Customer Focus

Organizational Skills

Resilience

Job description

Salary: £24,441 – £26,591 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 37 hours per week

About the role

Are you passionate about public service and looking to start a meaningful career in local government? We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Democratic Services Officer to join our dedicated and fast-paced Democratic Services team at Cotswold District Council.

In this role, you’ll be at the core of the Council’s democratic process, helping to ensure transparent, efficient, and accountable decision-making. It’s your chance to support elected councillors, engage with the public, and contribute to the smooth running of local government.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with the organisation and administration of Council, Cabinet, committee, and working group meetings
• Preparing and publishing agendas and reports
• Taking accurate minutes and providing procedural advice during meetings
• Helping deliver live webcasts to increase public access to local democracy
• Learning the ins and outs of democratic services with full training and mentoring.

No prior experience in Democratic Services? No problem. This is a trainee role, and we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

You will need to

• Communicate effectively at all levels
• Be customer focused and responsive to their needs
• Be well organised, prioritises workload and ability to manage time effectively
• Demonstrate commitment and resilience to succeed
• Have an ability to remain calm and confident when dealing with challenging customers and environments.

Special Conditions

• Ability to travel / access to a vehicle for work purposes
• BPSS Check
• This post designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Politically restricted post holders are restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or for a person who is, or seeks to be, a candidate for election to a local authority, the House of Commons, or the European Parliament.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 28th May 2025

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