Democratic Services Officer
PO1: Starting salary £44,739 pa rising in annual increments to £47,367 per annum incl LW
About Us
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London’s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council; we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through delivery of our priorities.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas’s Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team
The Council’s Democratic Service team looks after governance procedures and ensures the Council operates in line with its constitution and decision-making processes are compliant with the law. The team co-ordinates a large number of Council meetings and committees each year as well as provides advice and support to 63 councillors.
Democratic Services also includes the Mayoralty office which looks after civic engagements for the Mayor of Lambeth, the first citizen of the borough.
About the Role
We are looking for a confident, articulate person to join our busy Democratic Services Team. Working at the heart of the Council’s decision making process, you will be required to attend a range of formal Member level meetings (and undertake all the associated tasks relating to the management of formal (and informal) meetings, including preparing and publishing agendas, reports and minutes. You will work closely with elected Members and senior officers, providing professional advice on democratic, governance and constitutional issues.
You will be highly organised, able to work flexibly, customer focused and be adept at meeting demanding deadlines in pressurised circumstances, possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and excellent IT skills. Candidates must be able to demonstrate innovation, ideally in respect of modernising decision making processes in a local authority context. Experience of the Modern.Gov or any other committee management system would be highly advantageous.
Recruitment Timelines
Advert close date: @11:50 on Sunday 29 November 2026
Shortlisting: week commencing 30 November 2026
Interviews: week commencing 14 December 2026
Contact Information
Gary Lelliott, Democratic Services Manager glelliott@lambeth.gov.uk
Diversity & Inclusion
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.
We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.
Democratic Services Officer employer: Lambeth Council
Lambeth Council is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work environment in the heart of South London, where diversity and community engagement are at the forefront. As a Youth Justice Officer, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people from various backgrounds, supported by a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. With access to professional development opportunities and a supportive team culture, Lambeth Council is dedicated to fostering employee growth while contributing to the ambitious Lambeth 2030 Plan for a brighter future.
