Senior Democratic Services Officer

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 24/09/2026

Interim & Executive Management

City Slough

Province Slough

Postal Code SL1

5-6 months contract with a local authority

• This is a 5-6 month contract role with a local authority, offering a daily rate of £400 under an umbrella arrangement. The position requires a seasoned professional to deliver high-quality democratic, governance, and procedural support to the Cabinet, committees, panels, scrutiny bodies, elected members, and senior officers. The role involves leading governance processes, aiding executive decision-making, preparing statutory documents, providing constitutional advice, and ensuring the Council fulfills its legal and democratic responsibilities.

• Lead the administration and governance support for Cabinet and Executive decision-making processes.
• Ensure all Cabinet business adheres to statutory requirements, constitutional provisions, and governance standards.
• Advise senior officers and elected members on procedural and constitutional matters.
• Maintain, coordinate, and publish the Council's Forward Plan.
• Monitor and track key decisions, ensuring compliance with legal notice requirements and governance procedures.
• Collaborate with Directors and Heads of Service to identify upcoming decisions.

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a Local Authority Democratic Services, Committee Services, Governance, or Scrutiny Services environment.
• At least 2 years' direct experience supporting Cabinet, Executive Committees, or senior political decision-making bodies.
• ADSO Certificate in Democratic Services Knowledge.
• ADSO Diploma in Local Democracy.
• Degree or other higher education qualification.
• Qualification related to Governance, Public Administration, or Local Government.

• Working hours are 37 hours per week.
• The role is based at 25 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2EJ
  , United Kingdom, with a work pattern of 2 days remote and 3 days in the office.
• The position is a temporary vacancy due to the secondment of the existing post holder.
• Payments are made bi-weekly.
• The Final date to receive applications is 7th October 2026;