Democratic Services Officer

We are partnering with a Local Council, based in Surrey, who are currently recruiting for a Democratic Services Officer on an initial three month temporary contract.

This a full time role (Monday to Friday, 37 hours/week) and is fully remote other than when required to attend meetings on site (roughly once a week).

The position is due to start immediately and is offering a negotiable hourly rate dependent on experience.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in a Democratic Services focused position.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting in managing the business of the Council, the Executive, Overview and Scrutiny Committees, Regulatory Committees, and other member-led groups, along with other relevant administrative duties
• Ensuring the production of high-quality agendas, dispatched at the appropriate time and in accordance with statutory deadlines and performance indicators
• Organising, attending and supporting meetings of the Council, Executive, Committees, Sub-Committees and other member-led or internal meetings
• Advising on the Constitution and Procedure Rules to members of the Council and officers about decision-making processes and Council etiquette, often as the sole representative of the service in attendance at meetings
• Ensuring that all reports submitted are presented in the agreed format and comply with current policies and procedures, ensuing that appropriate information is provided to enable effective decision-making
• Supporting colleagues in the elections team and covering phones at busy times as well as assisting in the management of civic and ceremonial events, as required

Experience required:

• Previous experience working in a Democratic Services focused position

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Providing full secretariat support to appropriate committees
• Minute taking
• Agenda preparation

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
• 100% WFH other than when required to attend meetings on site (roughly once a week)

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