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Democratic Services Officer

1 month ago

Norwich UK, Norfolk, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

Our client, based in Norwich, is currently recruiting for a Senior Committee/Democratic Services Officer on a 3- 6 month initial temporary contract.


The position is due to start immediately on a full-time basis and is offering 2-3 days per week remote working. The hourly rate is negotiable based on experience for this position.


The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in an administrative capacity including undertaking clerical duties such as managing committee meetings, minute taking, agenda setting, managing actions logs and liaising with stakeholders of all levels.


Local Government experience (elections & postal votes) is desirable but not essential.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Organising and recording Council, Committee and various working party meetings as allocated, including preparation of agendas, reports and minutes and taking follow up actions
  • Advising elected members and officers of the Council, members of outside bodies etc. on the Council’s Constitution and other procedural issues
  • Undertaking other tasks as allocated, e.g. appointments to outside bodies and maintaining the Council’s Constitution
  • Handling and distributing correspondence of a complex and sensitive nature


Experience required:

  • Experience working in a Local Government setting
  • Experience managing committee meetings


Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Minute Taking
  • Agenda Setting
  • Actions Logs
  • Diary and Calendar Management
  • Communication Skills


Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.


James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.


At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.


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