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Democratic Services Officer

Our client, based in Leicestershire, is currently recruiting for a Democratic Services Officer on a temporary contract for six months minimum.

The position is due to start immediately on a full time basis. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.

The ideal candidate will have worked as a Democratic Officer previously however, those with experience of a Governance Officer will also be considered.

Duties will include (but not limited to):

  • Supporting the Chairs of the Committees through advice and briefings as well as supporting Democratic Services team on Member training and development
  • Providing proper support to all elected member decision making meetings including advice on the Council’s Constitution in the order that they are conducted in with the Council’s Standing Orders and legislation
  • Liaising with and deputising for the Legal and Democratic Services Manager and Senior Democratic Officer including attendance at meetings of the Council Executive as and when required
  • Attending meetings as may be directed, taking comprehensive notes of the meeting and resolutions and production of draft minutes within agreed timescale as well as circulating draft minutes for agreement and subsequent publication on CMIS
  • Helping the Senior Democratic Officer with maintenance and development of Council’s online services for Democratic Services including uploading committee agenda, reports, minutes and audio recordings

 

Experience required:

  • Recent local government experience is desirable but not essential

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Proven administration skills
  • Ability to take accurate minutes

Working hours:

  • 37 hours per week
  • Remote working with expectation to come in for meetings as and when required (maximum three times a month)
  • Monday – Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

For further information on the position, please contact Emily Hoang or Ehren Smith on 0207-430 1284 or please email enquiries to ehoang@jarsolutions.co.uk.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

KEYWORDS: Legal, Democratic Services, Locum, Local Authority, Local Government, Public Sector, Democratic Officer, Governance

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

 

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  • Date Posted: Posted 3 weeks ago
  • Expiration date: 2nd June 2022
  • Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  • Sector: Legal
  • Type: Temporary
  • Job Title: Democratic Services Officer
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