OR115811 - Democratic Services Officer (PO1) - Admin & Clerical

Work pattern: To be confirmed, 35 hours per week

PAYE Pay Rate: £23.23 per hour

Main Purpose

To support Council committees and meetings by preparing agendas, reports and minutes, recording decisions, and advising Members and officers on governance, Standing Orders and decision-making procedures.

Typical Day

• Service Council committees and working parties.
• Prepare agendas, reports and minutes.
• Record and communicate meeting decisions.
• Advise Councillors and officers on procedures.
• Support quasi-judicial meetings such as appeals.
• Manage questions, petitions and public speaking requests.
• Use Modern.gov or similar systems.
• Follow up actions and meet deadlines.

Key Skills

• Democratic Services experience.
• Committee and meeting management.
• Report and minute writing.
• Knowledge of local government procedures.
• Strong communication and organisation.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to advise Councillors and officers.
• Modern.gov/committee management systems.

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in Democratic Services.
• Experience servicing committees and quasi-judicial meetings.
• Experience writing minutes, reports and formal correspondence.
• Experience advising on decision-making and constitutional matters.
• Experience using Modern.gov or similar systems.
• Able to attend evening meetings regularly.
• Eligible to work in the UK.