Governance and Democracy Officer in Lewes

As a Governance and Democracy Officer, you will support the democratic processes that enable East Sussex County Council to make lawful, transparent and effective decisions. Working as part of the Member Services Team, you will provide advice and support to councillors and officers, service a range of committees and panels, and help deliver high-quality democratic services.

You will prepare and publish agendas, attend meetings, produce minutes and records of decisions, provide procedural advice, and also support school admission appeals and other governance-related activities. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist governance expertise in a varied and rewarding role.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience of servicing political decision-making and/or scrutiny meetings
• Can communicate effectively with a wide range of people and adapt messages for different audiences
• Can plan and organise a varied workload whilst working to competing deadlines
• Have political awareness and an understanding of local government decision-making
• Can build effective working relationships and work collaboratively across teams and services

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall in Lewes on the following dates:

• Monday 10 August
• Tuesday 11 August
• Wednesday 12 August

If you are unavailable on these dates please let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date for interview.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the centre of the Council’s democratic process, supporting elected Members, senior officers and key decision-making bodies. You will gain exposure to a wide range of governance activities, develop specialist democratic services expertise, and work in a supportive team environment that encourages professional development.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

'I’ve worked with the council for over 10 years, and I stay here because I find it really rewarding. I know that I’m making a difference.' - Joe, Information Analyst

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Lucy Sargent, Member Services, at lucy.sargent@eastsussex.gov.uk

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