Democratic Services Officer
2 weeks ago
**Purpose of the job**
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join the Melton Borough Council Democratic Services team as a Democratic Services Officer.
The role will support the democratic and governance processes of the Council and help ensure that decisions can be taken effectively and lawfully. This will involve co-ordinating and servicing meetings of the Council’s committees and will include preparing and publishing agendas, minutes, decision notices and the forward plan. The role also includes support for elected members and advice to elected members and senior managers in relation to the Council’s decision-making process and the Constitution.
**About you**
The right person will need to demonstrate an enthusiastic and systematic approach, strong administrative skills and will be able to prioritise workloads and be able to meet strict deadlines. IT literacy is required. Ideally applicants will have some working knowledge of the democratic process, however this is not essential as training will be provided.
There is an opportunity for hybrid working, however there will be a requirement to attend some evening meetings.
**About us**
Working for Melton Borough Council provides an excellent range of benefits and family friendly working policies. These include flexi-time with no core hours, agile working arrangements which enables multi-site and home working, generous leave entitlement, a full week off at Christmas, Local Authority Pension Scheme and a clear commitment to your continued professional development.
We look forward to hearing from you if you are looking for the chance to work for a forward thinking Council and make a real difference to the people of Melton and surrounding areas.
We guarantee an interview to anyone who is a reservist, veteran or has a disability and meets the criteria for the role.
**More Information**
You can find out more about this role by viewing the full job description on our website. If you would like an informal chat, please do not hesitate to get in touch with:
**Adam Green - Senior Democratic Services and Scrutiny Officer**
Telephone: (01664) 502319
**Closing Date**: Noon, 13 November 2025
**Interviews Held**:20 November 2025
**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 4 months
Pay: £26,403.00-£28,142.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
**Language**:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leicestershire LE13 1GH
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