Senior Democratic Services Officer

Company : Reed

Job Description - Senior Democratic Services Officer

Democratic Services Officer
Location: Stockport (Office presence required for meetings, otherwise WFH)
Job Type: Contract (Until March next year)
Hours: 29 hours Monday to Thursday, including evening meetings
Hourly rate: £35 per hour umbrella
We are seeking a Democratic Services Officer with substantial experience in democratic services. This role involves direct support and collaboration with the Head of Democratic & Electoral Services to enhance strategic direction and development, ensuring transparent and successful local decision-making.
Day-to-Day of the Role:
Clerk a full range of the Council’s committee meetings (Regulatory, Scrutiny, and Area Governance), including providing advice during meetings and potentially clerking Cabinet meetings in the absence of senior colleagues.
Utilize systems such as mod.gov (Issue Manager), webcasting systems (Public-i), and remote meeting technology (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Connect Remote) proficiently.
Support the Mayor and civic functions, including arranging civic events throughout the year.
Develop and mentor the team, supervise junior colleagues, and manage any scale 2 members and apprentices.
Provide high-quality, cost-effective corporate and support services, ensuring the management and delivery of services are holistic and evaluated for quality and efficiency.
Offer professional advice and guidance to meet statutory requirements and mitigate risks, ensuring resource management delivers value for money and drives out inefficiencies.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Extensive experience in clerking council committee meetings and understanding local authority decision-making frameworks.
Proficiency in mod.gov, Public-i, Microsoft Teams, Connect Remote, and Synergy (School Admission Appeals).
Experience in supporting electoral services, including the delivery of elections and clerking School Admission Appeals.
Ability to develop team capabilities, supervise, mentor, and manage junior staff and apprentices.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide strategic support to service managers.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.

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