Democratic Services Officer

Our client, based in London, is currently recruiting for a Democratic Services Officer on a 3-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

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

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