Democratic Services Officer

Democratic Services Officer Job Details

• Pay Level: £36,508 - £40,958 (fully inclusive of local weighting allowance)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House, Slough / Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Basic

Are you highly organised, politically aware and passionate about supporting open, transparent and effective local democracy? Slough Borough Council is seeking a Democratic Services Officer to help deliver high‑quality, well‑governed decision‑making. As a Democratic Services Officer, you will provide high‑quality clerking, governance and procedural support to a range of committees, panels, scrutiny groups and formal meetings. From preparing agendas, reports, minutes and statutory notices to advising councillors and colleagues on constitutional and procedural matters, your work will help ensure decisions are made efficiently, lawfully and with confidence.

You’ll be present at key meetings often in the evening providing timely clerking support and clear procedural and constitutional advice to councillors, senior officers and the public. You will be a confident communicator with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work calmly and methodically in a fast‑paced environment with competing deadlines.

Experience of providing procedural advice, managing complex administration and using modern committee management systems will be important, while experience in Democratic, Committee or Scrutiny Services would be a real advantage. Above all, you will bring professionalism, initiative and a genuine commitment to supporting good governance and public service.

Experience of providing procedural advice, managing complex administration and using modern committee management systems. Experience in Democratic, Committee or Scrutiny Services is an advantage.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2-5 years of service and 33 days after 5 years of service.
• The local government pension scheme.
• Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee networks promoting equality.
• Tax‑free childcare and childcare services.
• Seasonal loan ticket to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey to and from work.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1st April each year, subject to six months' service in the post, until the maximum salary level has been reached. The payment of annual increments is not automatic and is subject to satisfactory performance as assessed by your director.

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact  before submitting an application.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.