Democratic Services Officer

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Government based in East Sussex, who are recruiting for a Democratic Services Officer on a 3-month contract with scope for extension.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the Chairs of the Committees through advice and briefings as well as supporting Democratic Services team on Member training and development
• Providing support to all elected members decision making meetings including advice on the Council’s Constitution in the order that they are conducted in with the Council’s Standing Orders and legislation
• Liaising with and deputising for the Legal and Democratic Services Manager and Senior Democratic Officer including attendance at meetings of the Council Executives as and when required
• Attending meetings as may be directed, taking comprehensive notes of the meetings and resolutions, production of draft minutes, as well as circulating draft minutes for agreement and subsequent publication
• Assisting the Senior Democratic Officer with maintenance and development of the Council’s online services including but not limited to; uploading committee agendas, reports, minutes and audio recordings

Experience required:

• Experience using Modern Gov

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• Onsite presence twice per-month

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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