- 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
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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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Reed
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 10 days
Stockport, Cheshire SK2 5JF, England
£35 per hour
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Democratic Services Officer is available in Stockport, requiring office presence for meetings and offering a work-from-home option otherwise.
- This contract role lasts until March next year, with 29 hours of work scheduled from Monday to Thursday, including evening meetings.
- The hourly rate for this position is £35 per hour umbrella, and substantial experience in democratic services is essential.
- Key responsibilities include clerking council committee meetings, utilizing various digital systems, and supporting civic functions and team development.
- Candidates should possess extensive experience in clerking, knowledge of local authority frameworks, and strong analytical and communication skills.
