Rushcliffe Borough Council are looking for a Democratic Services Officer to join the Democratic Services team.
Salary: £30,474 - £32,301 per annum (pro rata)
Job Type: Part-time, 22.5 hrs per week, some out-of-hours work
Location: Rushcliffe, NG2 7YG
Closing date: Sunday, 23 November 2025 midnight
About Us
Rushcliffe Borough Council provides high quality services to more than 110,000 residents in a borough made up of vibrant towns and stunning villages. Our Council offices are located in West Bridgford, Nottingham in a purpose-built office and leisure centre facility, Rushcliffe Arena.
Democratic Services Officer - The Role
We are looking for a keen and enthusiastic person to join our busy Democratic Services Team - we don't mind if you come with loads of experience or fancy trying something new.
Democratic Services Officer - Key Responsibilities
* You will support daytime and evening meetings in-person, virtually, and hybrid by making appointments, checking reports, preparing agendas, and taking notes at the meeting to formulate into minutes
* We livestream all meetings and full training will be given to enable you to carry out this aspect of your role
* We use the Modern.Gov committee management system to keep a computerised record of agendas and minutes and you will need to be familiar with the Council's Constitution and the Access to Information Regulations
* You will work with officers at all levels across the Council and with elected Councillors to support them in their democratically elected role
* You will support the Leader of the Council as their PA and you will also support the work of the Mayor
* As well as supporting meetings, the Leader and the Mayor, you can get involved with the Councillors' training programme
Democratic Services Officer - You
* Experience of working in an administrative/clerical function
* Able to demonstrate a high level of literacy and accuracy through educational attainment or work experience
* Ability to be able to advise and explain complex administrative and official procedures to elected members and officers
* Good computer literacy and word processing skills
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Word and Excel
* Evidence an up to date knowledge of ICT systems, virtual and hybrid meeting software including Zoom and Microsoft Teams
* Excellent communication skills
Benefits Of Working For Rushcliffe Borough Council Include
* Reduced membership of onsite leisure centres
* Free car parking
* Rushcliffe Rewards - save money across a range of retailers and leisure providers
* Generous annual leave plus opportunities to buy and sell leave
* An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward looking Authority with training to support CPD and personal development
* Local Government pension scheme
* A range of salary sacrifice schemes
* Employee Assistance Programme
Interviews to be held week commencing Monday, 8 December 2025
To submit your CV for this Democratic Services Officer opportunity, click ‘Apply' now!
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