Democratic Services Support Officer
In this role you will carry out a varying range of duties connected to supporting and running the meetings of the various Committees, Boards and other member groups of the council, whilst also providing help and support to the elected members (Councillors). The successful candidate will be part of the Democratic Services Team who help with the day-to-day operation of the service for the Councillors including the collation and preparation of meeting agenda papers and the taking and writing up of the minutes. Other duties involve helping with the preparation and support needed to run all types of elections held in the district. There is a requirement to work in the evenings, one day a week on average. We are looking for someone who gets on well with people at all levels and is organised, flexible and can work effectively as part of a busy team to meet tight deadlines.
• 36.25 hrs per week with an annual salary of £25,584 - £27,269
• Agile working scheme with a combination of home and office working
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays) increasing to 38 days after 5 years (full time equivalent)
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme with at least 25% employer’s contribution
• Employee benefits programme’ including payback on medical, dental and optical expenses
• Continued training and development opportunities
Interested...? Take a look at the job pack online or please feel free to get in touch with Clare Hammond (Democratic Services Team Manager) at claire.hammond@nwleicestershire.gov.uk or 01530 454529, who will be happy to discuss this important and exciting role.
You can apply for any of our posts online at https://www.nwleics.gov.uk/pages/jobs_and_careers
Applications must be made using the on-line application process.
Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job will be guaranteed an interview.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: Sunday 1 June 2025
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