Democratic Services Officer

Job Details Pay Level: £36,508 - £40,958 (fully inclusive of local weighting allowance) Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Observatory House, Slough / Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office) DBS requirement: Basic What You’ll Be Doing We are seeking a Democratic Services Officer to help deliver high‑quality, well‑governed decision‑making. In this role you will provide clerking, governance and procedural support to a range of committees, panels, scrutiny groups and formal meetings. Tasks include preparing agendas, reports, minutes and statutory notices, and advising councillors and colleagues on constitutional and procedural matters to ensure decisions are made efficiently, lawfully and with confidence. You will attend key meetings, often in the evening, and provide timely clerking support and clear procedural and constitutional advice to councillors, senior officers and the public. You will be a confident communicator with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work calmly and methodically in a fast‑paced environment with competing deadlines. Qualifications and Experience Experience of providing procedural advice, managing complex administration and using modern committee management systems is required. Experience in Democratic, Committee or Scrutiny Services is a real advantage. A genuine commitment to supporting good governance and public service, along with professionalism and initiative, is essential. Benefits * 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 and 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service. * The Local Government Pension Scheme. * Wellbeing initiatives and member access to various employee networks. * Tax‑free childcare and childcare services. * Season ticket loan to help with the cost of rail or bus journeys to and from work. Equal Opportunity We celebrate diversity and are committed to ensuring all staff feel included and thrive. All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application. Right to Work and Checks All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All posts will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr