At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the council's democratic processes and support a small team in governance.
- Company: Dynamic Local Authority with a focus on community engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in local governance while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in democratic services and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 18.85 - 18.85 £ per hour.
Location: Hybrid Working Warwickshire (1 day per week in the office)
Pay: £18.85 per hour PAYE + Holiday Pay
Contract: Initial 3 Months (Potential Extension)
Hours: 37 hours per week (Occasional evening committee meetings)
Lynx Employment Services are recruiting an experienced Senior Democratic Services Officer to support a busy Local Authority governance team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Democratic Services professional to take a lead role in supporting the council's democratic processes, scrutiny function and committee services while supervising a small team.
The Role
- Lead and support the council's Overview and Scrutiny function.
- Supervise and provide day-to-day support to two Democratic Services Officers.
- Prepare and publish committee agendas, reports and minutes.
- Provide governance support for committees, working groups and member meetings.
- Carry out research and prepare reports to support scrutiny reviews.
- Liaise with councillors, senior officers and external organisations.
- Maintain statutory registers and governance records.
- Support member training programmes and civic events.
- Ensure democratic processes are delivered efficiently.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Democratic Services Officer
Democratic Services Expertise
Governance Support
Committee Management
Supervisory Skills
Report Preparation
Research Skills
Communication Skills
