Senior Democratic Services Officer

3-month contract role with a local authority
Summary

• This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority aimed at leading and coordinating the delivery of Democratic Services. The position ensures the effective administration of the Councils democratic decision-making processes. The role involves supervising the Democratic Services team supporting elected Members and committees leading scrutiny functions and providing high-quality governance support to ensure the Council operates efficiently transparently and in accordance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Democratic Services team ensuring workloads are effectively planned and allocated.
• Supervise and support Democratic Services staff fostering a high-performance and customer-focused culture.
• Organize and service Council Cabinet Committee Scrutiny Working Group and Task and Finish Group meetings.
• Prepare and oversee the production of agendas reports minutes and associated meeting documentation.
• Act as Lead Scrutiny Officer supporting the delivery of a comprehensive Overview and Scrutiny function.
• Work with elected Members to identify and develop scrutiny topics and annual work programmes.
• Undertake research and analysis to support scrutiny reviews investigations reports findings and recommendations.

• Essential Experience Required

  • Significant experience working within Democratic Services Committee Services Governance or a related local government function.
  • Experience servicing formal meetings and supporting democratic decision-making processes.
  • Experience preparing agendas reports minutes and meeting documentation.
  • Experience supervising coordinating or managing staff within an administrative or governance environment.

• Essential Qualifications Required

  • Association of Democratic Services Officers (ADSO) Diploma or
  • Equivalent knowledge skills and experience gained through a senior role within Democratic Services or a similar governance environment.

Additional Information

• Working hours:
  
  37 hours per week.
• Attendance at scrutiny meetings every couple of months from 6pm 8pm is required.
• On-site presence once a week.
• Bi-weekly work schedule.

The role closes soon apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

To lead and coordinate the delivery of Democratic Services ensuring the effective administration of the Councils democratic decision-making processes.

Required

Education:

To lead and coordinate the delivery of Democratic Services ensuring the effective administration of the Councils democratic decision-making processes.