About you:
You will support the effective delivery of democratic and governance functions at Cheshire East Council. In this varied and fast‑paced role, you will support the Council’s formal decision‑making processes, helping to ensure that meetings are well organised, lawful, transparent and accessible.
You will be responsible for preparing and publishing agendas and reports, attending meetings, producing accurate minutes and providing advice on constitutional and procedural matters. You will also support Elected Members in carrying out their roles and contribute to maintaining high standards of governance and public accountability.
As part of a busy Democratic Services team, you will work with colleagues across multiple services, manage competing priorities, and help ensure statutory and internal deadlines are met.
The successful candidate will have:
* Experience of working in a local government environment, supporting decision‑making and governance processes.
* The ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment managing competing priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear agendas, minutes and reports.
* Confidence in working professionally with a range of stakeholders including Elected Members, Senior Officers and internal colleagues.
* Good organisational and administrative skills, with a proactive and flexible approach to problem‑solving.
* Confidence using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications (experience of Modern.Gov/Issue Manager is desirable but not essential).
In return we are able to offer:
* Enhanced annual leave – Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
* Purchase of annual leave – Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro‑rata for part‑time staff)
* Flexible working pattern – Enjoy a 37‑hour standard full‑time work week with the added perks of flexi‑time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work‑life balance just got a whole lot better
* Salary sacrifice green car scheme – Drive green and save green! Lease a brand‑new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three‑year lease
* White goods salary sacrifice scheme – Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big‑ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
* Enhanced public pension – Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
* Cycle to work scheme – Save up to 25‑39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
* Employee assistance programme – Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
* Discounted gym membership – Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
o Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
o Off‑Peak Racket Sports
o Athletics Tracks
o Sauna/Steam/Spa
Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!
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