Senior Democratic Services Officer

2 weeks ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Bedford Borough Council Full time

**General information**:
**Reference**:004643

**Closing Date**:31/08/2025

**Service Area**:
**Directorate**:
Chief Executive

**Service Area**:
Democratic Services

**Vacancy Details**:
**Category**:
Legal - Professional - Legal - Professional

**Job Title**:
Senior Democratic Services Officer

**Grade**:
BBU10 £39,152 - £40,777

**Salary Range (£ pro rata for part time roles)**:
BBU10 39,152 - 40,777

**Contract Type**:
Full time permanent

**Contract Hours**:
37

**Job Advert**:
Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an experienced and happy team?

We are looking for a Senior Democratic Services Officer to join our team.

We are a team who support each other and have a commitment to always working to a high standard.

This is a team who work well together and continually share knowledge and experience so that everyone feels able to grow and develop within a supportive environment.

Working in local government can be demanding and challenging but when working in a supportive environment the challenges are achievable and can be rewarding.

Bedford Borough Council is an authority with a directly elected Mayor, a relatively new political administration and many key priorities for the Council and Bedford Borough.

With your existing experience, skills and knowledge you will quickly be able to make a proactive contribution to the team and the Council.

**How to apply**

**Closing Date: 31st August 2025**

**Please note**:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

- a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
- a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

**Guaranteed Interview Schemes**

**Visa Sponsorship**

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

**Additional Vacancy Information**:
**Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)**:
N/A

**Work Pattern**:
37 hours per week

**Is this an enhanced DBS role?**:
No

**Is this a politically restricted role?**:
Yes

**Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker?**:
Yes

**Vacancy Location**:
**Location**:
Bedfordshire

**Location**:
Borough Hall Bedford

**Is this a designated car user position?**:
No

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