Overview
We have an opportunity for a Full Time Democratic Services Officer to join the Democratic Services team at Phoenix House, Tiverton.
Benefits
* Competitive hourly rate of pay
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlements
* A flexible benefits scheme including access to a discount shopping (online and high street) and events
* Discounted leisure memberships
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Excellent training and development opportunities
* Monday to Friday (except following the 8 bank holidays and Christmas)
* Free parking at site
Responsibilities
* Establishing strong working relationships with councillors, senior officers and other key stakeholders;
* Deal calmly with pressure and competing demands;
* Assist the Democratic Services Manager ensuring that the Modern.Gov system is accurately updated and managed and liaise with the software providers;
* Assist the Democratic Services Manager in the maintenance and development of relevant administrative procedures, practices and documents held by Democratic Services, such as the Constitution, procedure documents, training manuals and the Members yearbook;
We value
Pride, People, Performance and Partnerships
About you
* Demonstrable experience of committee administration and clerking meetings
* Sound knowledge of the political process and issues facing local government
* The ability to work within a political and Local Government framework and be sensitive to political issues.
* Comprehends corporate risks and exercises judgement whilst navigating matters which may prove extremely sensitive
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