About Us
Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in the heart of William Shakespeare’s hometown. In the District, you will find thriving market towns, home to over 135,000 residents and a tourist destination for millions of visitors each year, from across the globe. We are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, making it a great place to live, work and visit. At the Council, our people are our superpower and by choosing to bring your talents to our organisation, you will be joining a great team where everyone feels that they truly belong, full of dedicated people all working with passion and purpose, across a dynamic portfolio of work providing high-quality services.
Benefits
As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part timeposts)
- Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role)
- Flexi-time scheme for a better work-life balance.
Lifestyle
- Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses.
- Eye test voucher scheme
- Everyone Active Gym Membership discount
Professional Development
- Training and Development opportunities.
- Payment of one professional subscription fee
Financial Planning
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future.
- Access to free Will writing services.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
- Free town centre parking
What to Expect in the Role
We are seeking to recruit a Committee Services Officer, working in a small but busy team responsible for supporting the administration of Council committees, Local Government Reorganisation, aiding Councillors and assisting with Elections.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details)
You will support meetings of the Council as directed by the Committee Services Manager or the relevant Committee Services Team Leader. Duties will include preparing agendas, reports and minutes, attending Council meetings, including evening meetings, and assisting the Chair/Members, providing advice as appropriate. The role will also support the provision and development of Member Services, including training, outside bodies, parish matters. Collation of information for Freedom of Information requests is also part of the role.
This position is a politically restricted post and you may be required to work outside of normal working hours.
What You’ll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details)
- To be organised, have attention to detail and be reliable.
- To be comfortable meeting deadlines.
- To be able to stay calm under pressure as you will be dealing with elected members on a regular basis and will be handling information of a very sensitive nature requiring diplomacy and discretion.
Right To Work
Applicants must have existing Right to Work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini etc.
Artificial Intelligence may be a helpful resource when preparing your application, but all examples and statements you include must be honest, accurate, and based solely on your real experiences. If any plagiarism is detected, such as using someone else’s ideas or presenting AI‑generated content as your personal experience, your application may be rejected.
Interview Format
All interviews for this position will be held face to face, as we believe this offers the best experience for candidates and panel members.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Macer Nash, Democratic Services Manager, macer.nash@stratford-dc.gov.uk or Ann Banks, Committee Services Manager, ann.banks@stratford-dc.gov.uk.
Applications will close at midnight on Monday 14 September 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 21 September 2026
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