Democratic Services Officer

3 weeks ago

Rugby, United Kingdom NISI Staffing Full time

We are looking for a **Democratic Services Officer**,

**PAYE Pay: £14.91 Per hour**

**Umbrella Pay: £19.38 Per Hour**

**Contract: Temporary Contract 2 Months**

**Hours 37 Hours per week**

**Start date: ASAP**
- Efficiently service meetings with electronic prep of agendas, reports, and minutes.
- Attend meetings, take notes, and liaise with officers and external bodies.
- Implement decisions through correspondence, reports, and collaboration.
- Index and maintain records of Company, Cabinet, Panel, and committee minutes.
- Experience in democratic services in local authorities

**Purpose of the Job**:
Working as part of a team under the direction of the Democratic Services Manager (Committees), to service a number of committees, panels and working parties and undertake any administrative tasks arising from these meetings. This to be in accordance with the Companies new Constitution

**Other Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Researches legislation, circulars, reports and other publications and prepares draft reports as directed.
- Prepares draft public notices for occasional publication in the local press.
- Gives general assistance to the Democratic Services Team and, as necessary, to other teams within the Democratic and Legal Department.
- Such other administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time.

**Person Specification**:

- Possession of a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or English Language
- Knowledge of Local Government, and in particular, committee administration.
- The ability to communicate in a clear, concise and diplomatic manner with councillors, officers at all levels and with members of the public, both verbally and in writing.
- The ability to draft routine reports and agendas for Council, Cabinet, Committees, Panels and working parties and prepare minutes of these minutes - all using Microsoft Word
- A willingness to work outside of office hours to attend evening meetings.
- The ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks to meet service standards and deadlines.
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- Computer skills and, in particular, the ability to use Microsoft Office software
- Use of initiative and the ability to work without constant supervision.
- BTEC Higher qualification in Public Administration; or BTEC Higher in Business and Finance; or a relevant degree; or be studying for the relevant stages of the ICSA qualification.
- The ability to deal with a range of administrative functions connected with committee administration.
- Previous experience in servicing meeting in the public or private sector
- The ability to demonstrate political awareness.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract

**Salary**: £14.91-£19.38 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Work Location: In person

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