Job Description:
We are working closely with a local authority in Lambeth to assist with the appointment of a Democratic Services Officer, on a 6.5-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £20.12- £26.52 per hour
Summary:
The Democratic Services Officer plays a vital role in supporting the Council's democratic decision-making processes by providing professional administrative and procedural support to committees, sub-committees, working parties, quasi-judicial bodies, and other member-level meetings. The role requires a proactive and organised individual with experience in committee administration, excellent written communication skills, and a sound understanding of local government governance and decision-making arrangements.
Responsibilities:
- Organise meetings, prepare agendas, coordinate reports, and distribute meeting documentation within prescribed deadlines.
- Attend meetings, including evening meetings as required, and provide procedural and administrative support.
- Advise Chairs, Members, and officers on Standing Orders, constitutional requirements, decision-making processes, and procedural matters.
- Ensure meetings are conducted in accordance with legislation, Council procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Ensure proceedings comply with relevant legislation, principles of natural justice, and internal procedures.
Qualifications:
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
Essentials:
- Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to democratic services, governance, or public administration.
- Experience working within a Democratic Services environment.
- Experience servicing committees, working parties, panels, and quasi-judicial meetings.
- Understanding of local government administrative law and constitutional procedures.
- Knowledge and experience of using Modern.Gov, committee management systems, databases, or CRM systems.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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