Democratic Services Officer Ref: 41-25

Salary: £25,539 to £31,645 per annum (Grade 9)
Hours: Full time 37 hours per week
Place of Work: Dereham, Norfolk (some remote working)
Basis: 9-month secondment opportunity

Are you passionate about local democracy and public service? Do you have the skills to ensure effective governance and accountability? Join our team as a Democratic Services Officer and make a difference in your community!

We are looking for a Democratic Services Officer who will play a crucial role in supporting the democratic processes of the Council.

Your responsibilities will include preparing agendas, reports, and minutes for Council meetings, ensuring legal and procedural compliance, supporting the Chairman of the Council, managing records, and providing guidance on democratic procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of our services and support the Council in navigating digitalisation and other contemporary challenges.

You will:

Meeting Support - Prepare and manage documentation for Council meetings and committees, and provide administrative support during meetings.

Governance and Compliance - Advise elected members and officers on procedural and legislative matters, ensuring decisions are legally compliant and well-documented.

Records Management - Manage the distribution and accessibility of committee documents and maintain accurate records of Council decisions.

Public Engagement - Facilitate public access to Council meetings and documents, respond to inquiries, and promote transparency and accountability.

Digitalisation and Innovation - Support the adoption of digital tools and practices, and participate in projects aimed at modernising the Council's democratic services.

About you:

Collaborative - I look for ways to work in partnership and listen supportively to the ideas of others, building on their ideas, while sharing my views and knowledge.

Ambitious - I am a proud ambassador, taking pride and responsibility for the work we do and encouraging others to do the same.

Results-driven - I make sure I am clear on what I need to achieve, keeping a focus on results and solutions.

Empowering - I show energy and drive to explore new opportunities and challenge the status quo - acting on opportunities to generate income or reduce costs, embracing new technology and promoting digitalisation.

Supportive - I treat others as I would want to be treated myself, ensuring that I am welcoming, friendly and approachable.

OK, I'm interested...but is it really the job for me?

As our Democratic Services Officer, you will have:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in using digital tools and software for document management and communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

If you would like an informal chat regarding this role please contact Teresa Smith, Democratic Services Manager by emailing teresa.smith@breckland.gov.uk 

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 17 October