Senior Democratic Services Officer

East Cambridge District Council have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Democratic Services Officer to join their team.

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire (CB7 4EE)

Salary: £34,834 to £40,221 p.a. plus benefits package

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Close Date: 6th May 2024

About Us:

East Cambridgeshire District Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking Council with a number of exciting initiatives and projects in the pipeline. The Council has two local authority trading companies, providing extra challenges and opportunities for the authority.

Senior Democratic Services Officer – The Role:

We are looking for someone to join our small but friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated Democratic Services Team who provide support, guidance and advice to the Council, its various Committees and other decision-making bodies. You will be directly responsible for the administration of a number of Committees and related bodies; undertake support, research and project work; and provide assistance for Elections and Electoral Services. You will also give information, support and advice to Councillors, officers and the public.

This post would be particularly suitable for someone with Local Government/Public Sector experience, looking to develop their career.

Senior Democratic Services Officer – Key Responsibilities:

- Be responsible for providing a comprehensive, professional and effective Member meetings administration service to designated Committees, other Member bodies, and the Council’s Trading Companies

- Act as the lead advisory officer to the Chairman, Lead Officer(s), Councillors, external stakeholders and the public on legal, constitutional and procedural matters

- Supervise, train, mentor, develop, motivate, support and appraise the Democratic Services Officer (Trainee) to maximise effectiveness and job satisfaction

- Promote understanding of the democratic process to officers, Councillors and the public

- Assist in administration connected with Council/Trading Company functions in accordance with the relevant procedures and statutory provisions

- Be responsible for maintaining and updating knowledge and information for the different lead Members and officers

- Aid in administrative tasks for maintaining the Register of Electors and organising Elections, Referenda, and Polls according to set procedures and timelines

Senior Democratic Services Officer – You:

You will need to have experience of committees/meetings administration, including the production of agendas; attendance at meetings; the preparation and publication of Minutes; and giving procedural advice to ensure compliance with good governance/democratic process.

Also, you will have:

- Good written, oral, interpersonal and IT skills

- The ability to work effectively on you own initiative, under pressure and to tight deadlines

- Good organisation and presentation skills

- The ability to display tact and discretion while working with Councillors, officers at all levels, external partners/stakeholders, and the public

- A flexible, proactive, customer-focused approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team

- Education (or work experience) to at least A Level standard or equivalent

- Valid UK Driving Licence

Senior Democratic Services Officer – Benefits:

In return, the Council offers a range of benefits including:

- Childcare scheme (in approved cases)

- Occupational health programme

- Training and development

- Holiday, sickness and salary pension scheme entitlement

Application Process:

The application deadline is Monday, May 6th, 2024, with interviews scheduled for Wednesday, May 15th, 2024.

To submit your application for this exciting Senior Democratic Services Officer opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.