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Senior Democratic Services Officer

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 375 - 375 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Slough, Berkshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Democratic Services Officer

Location: Slough, Berkshire
Pay Rate: £375.00 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: Agency/Temporary
Hours: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Democratic Services Officer to join a local authority team in Slough, Berkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a governance professional to provide high-quality committee, procedural and decision-making support to councillors, officers and members of the public.

The Role

You will support the effective operation of council governance arrangements, acting as a lead officer for allocated committees, panels and meetings. You will provide procedural advice, prepare agendas and reports, attend meetings and ensure democratic processes are delivered in line with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead on allocated committees, panels and scrutiny meetings.

  * Prepare agendas, reports, minutes, notices and action logs.

  * Provide governance and procedural advice to councillors and officers.

  * Attend meetings, including occasional evening sessions, providing clerking support.

  * Support member development, decision-making processes and governance projects.

  * Undertake research and prepare reports and briefing papers.

  * Maintain strong working relationships with elected members, officers and partners.

Requirements

  * Experience in democratic services, governance or committee administration.

  * Knowledge of local authority decision-making processes and procedures.

  * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  * Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage deadlines.

  * Experience supporting elected members and senior stakeholders.

Pay Rate: £375.00 per day (Umbrella)

If you have strong local government governance experience and are looking for an exciting Democratic Services opportunity in Slough, apply today. For more information, contact Natasha Haddon

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