Senior Democratic Services Officer

Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with a local authority , based in Berkshire , which is seeking an experienced Senior Democratic Services Officer to join its Democratic Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Democratic Services professional with strong Cabinet/Executive and governance experience to work within a busy and politically complex local authority environment.

Role:
Senior Democratic Services Officer

Location:

Slough - 2 days remote and 3 days in the office

Umbrella Rate: £400 per day PAYE Inc. Rate: £349 per day Contract Length: 5 months

• Executive Committee Support:
  Lead on the end-to-end administration and governance support for the Cabinet, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and constitution guidelines.
• Forward Plan Management:
  Oversee the coordination, maintenance, and timely publication of the Forward Plan, ensuring robust tracking of upcoming key decisions.
• Agenda & Minutes Management:
  Draft high-quality, legally compliant agendas, reports, and minutes under tight deadlines, ensuring clear transparency for all decisions.

• Local Government Expertise:
  Minimum of 4 years of experience in a local authority Democratic Services role (with 2+ years supporting Cabinet/Executive).
• Political Astuteness:
  Demonstrable experience working effectively in a complex political environment, ideally within authorities under "No Overall Control" or undergoing active external intervention.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Confidence to advise, challenge, and collaborate with Chief Officers, Directors, and Executive Councillors.

• Hybrid working.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.