Democratic Services Officer

2 weeks ago

Surrey Quays, Greater London, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

We are partnering with a Local Council, based in Surrey, who are currently recruiting for a Democratic Services Officer on an initial three month temporary contract.

Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.

This a full time role (Monday to Friday, 37 hours/week) and is fully remote other than when required to attend meetings on site (roughly once a week).

The position is due to start immediately and is offering a negotiable hourly rate dependent on experience.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a Democratic Services focused position.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting in managing the business of the Council, the Executive, Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Regulatory Committees, and other member-led groups, along with other relevant administrative duties
  • Ensuring the production of high-quality agendas, dispatched at the appropriate time and in accordance with statutory deadlines and performance indicators
  • Organising, attending and supporting meetings of the Council, Executive, Committees, Sub-Committees and other member-led or internal meetings
  • Advising on the Constitution and Procedure Rules to members of the Council and officers about decision-making processes and Council etiquette, often as the sole representative of the service in attendance at meetings
  • Ensuring that all reports submitted are presented in the agreed format and comply with current policies and procedures, ensuing that appropriate information is provided to enable effective decision-making
  • Supporting colleagues in the elections team and covering phones at busy times as well as assisting in the management of civic and ceremonial events, as required
Experience required:

• Previous experience working in a Democratic Services focused position

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:
  • Providing full secretariat support to appropriate committees
  • Minute taking
  • Agenda preparation
Working hours:
  • Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
  • 100% WFH other than when required to attend meetings on site (roughly once a week)
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role

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