Democratic Services Officer

• Directorate: Corporate Resources
• Pay Level: £37,711 - £42,307 (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

The closing date for applications is midnight on 23rd October
2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 2nd November 2026

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.

If you are looking for a role where your judgement, organisation and communication skills will make a visible difference, this is an excellent time to join as we continue our improvement journey and strengthen good governance across the organisation.

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute to delivering services to local people - either directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That's why we're committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work-life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve.

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

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Ability to engage with wellbeing…