Democratic Services Officer

7 days ago

London, United Kingdom Deekay Technical Full time

Working with the Democratic Services team to clerk and administer council meetings.

**Summary of Duties**:
1. To take responsibility for servicing any of the Council’s formally constituted bodies or other informal meetings in accordance with the Council’s procedures.

2. To develop detailed knowledge of local government administrative law.

3. To be responsible to the Chief Executive, without reference to her/him, in accordance with the Council’s corporate arrangements for report preparation and submission, for the content of all committee reports within the work areas allocated and prescribed deadlines.

4. To research and prepare replies for signature by the Leader of the Council, the Mayor etc.

5. To assist the Head of the Chief Executive’s Office and Democratic Services Manager in the development and implementation of the political structure for the Council in line with legislative framework_._

6. To advise on and support different methods of community involvement utilized within the Council, including public notice questions, petitions, speaking rights at public meetings and any other specially designed democratic engagement tool as appropriate and relevant.

7. As directed by the Head of the Chief Executive’s Office and Democratic Services Manager, to participate in corporate initiatives linked with a rigorous regime of performance indicators and efficiency measures in the provisions of services.

8. To undertake all duties with regard to Health and Safety legislation and equality of opportunity.

9. To undertake any other project work as may from time to time be directed by the

10. Head of the Chief Executive’s Office and Democratic Services Manager.

11. To take responsibility, appropriate to the post for tackling racism and promoting good race, ethnic and community relations.

Rate: £16.47 Umbrella

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Salary**: £16.47 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- local authority: 1 year (preferred)
- democratic services: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London

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