Civic Recruitment Limited
Senior Democratic Services Officer
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3-month contract role with a local authority
Summary
This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, aimed at leading and coordinating the delivery of Democratic Services. The position ensures the effective administration of the Council’s democratic decision-making processes. The role involves supervising the Democratic Services team, supporting elected Members and committees, leading scrutiny functions, and providing high-quality governance support to ensure the Council operates efficiently, transparently, and in accordance with statutory requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the Democratic Services team, ensuring workloads are effectively planned and allocated.
- Supervise and support Democratic Services staff, fostering a high-performance and customer-focused culture.
- Organize and service Council, Cabinet, Committee, Scrutiny, Working Group, and Task and Finish Group meetings.
- Prepare and oversee the production of agendas, reports, minutes, and associated meeting documentation.
- Act as Lead Scrutiny Officer, supporting the delivery of a comprehensive Overview and Scrutiny function.
- Work with elected Members to identify and develop scrutiny topics and annual work programmes.
- Undertake research and analysis to support scrutiny reviews, investigations, reports, findings, and recommendations.
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Requirements
Essential Experience Required
- Significant experience working within Democratic Services, Committee Services, Governance, or a related local government function.
- Experience servicing formal meetings and supporting democratic decision-making processes.
- Experience preparing agendas, reports, minutes, and meeting documentation.
- Experience supervising, coordinating, or managing staff within an administrative or governance environment.
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Essential Qualifications Required
- Association of Democratic Services Officers (ADSO) Diploma, or
- Equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience gained through a senior role within Democratic Services or a similar governance environment.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week.
- Attendance at scrutiny meetings every couple of months from 6pm – 8pm is required.
- On-site presence once a week.
- Bi-weekly work schedule.
- The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
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