Democratic Services Officer/trainee

4 days ago

Ely, United Kingdom Hiring Wizard Full time

Hiring Wizard on behalf of **East Cambridgeshire District Council** have an exciting opportunity for a **Democratic Services Officer/Trainee** to join their team.

Location: CB7 4EE

**Salary**: Scale 3 £25,545 to £27,803 p.a. or Scale 5 £31,364 to £35,745 p.a. plus benefits package

**Job Type**: Permanent/ Full-time

Application Close Date: 21st of April

**About Us**:
East Cambridgeshire District Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking Council

with a number of exciting initiatives and projects in the pipeline. The Council has two

local authority trading companies, providing extra challenges and opportunities for

the authority.

**Democratic Services Officer** - The Role:
We are looking for someone to join our small but friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated Democratic Services Team who provide support, guidance and advice to the Council, its various Committees and other decision-making bodies. You will be directly responsible for the administration of a number of Committees and related bodies; undertake support, research and project work; and provide assistance for Elections and Electoral Services. You will also give information, support and advice to Councillors, officers and the public.

This is a career-graded post and the starting salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

**Democratic Services Officer**:
To be considered for the higher salary range from £31,364 to £35,745 p.a. you will need to have experience of committees/meetings administration, including the production of agendas; attendance at meetings; the preparation and publication of Minutes; and giving procedural advice to ensure compliance with good governance/democratic process. This would be particularly suitable for someone with Local Government/Public Sector experience, looking to develop their career.

**Democratic Services Trainee**:
**Democratic Services Officer** - Key Responsibilities:

- Administer a number of Committees and related bodies
- Undertake support, research, and project work for Committees and decision-making bodies
- Provide assistance for Elections and Electoral Services
- Offer information, support, and advice to Councillors, officers, and the public

**Democratic Services Officer** - You:

- Good written, oral, interpersonal and IT skills
- The ability to work effectively on you own initiative, under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Good organisation and presentation skills
- The ability to display tact and discretion while working with Councillors, officers at all levels, external partners/stakeholders, and the public
- A flexible, proactive, customer-focused approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team

If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the Council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme.

**Democratic Services Officer** - Benefits:

- Childcare scheme (in approved cases)
- Occupational health programme
- Training and development
- Holiday, sickness and salary pension scheme entitlements

**Application Process**

The Council is an equal opportunities employer.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 8th May 2024

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £25,545.00-£35,745.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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