Democratic Services Officer – Derbyshire County Council
Closing date: 12 January 2026
Interview: Week commencing 26 January 2026
Responsibilities
* Servicing member level bodies, including decision‑making committees and working groups
* Preparing and publishing agendas in liaison with appropriate members and officers to ensure they meet all legal and internally agreed standards
* Organising and attending evening and daytime meetings, taking minutes and publishing them
* Leading on the development and delivery of the Member Learning and Development Plan
* Assisting with the planning and delivery of elections and maintaining the electoral register
Qualifications
* Excellent written English, strong communication skills and excellent IT skills
* Organised and able to work outside normal office hours (typically 2–3 times a month)
* Confident communicator able to develop good working relationships with councillors, senior officers and members of the public
* Ability to continually prioritise an ever‑changing workload
* Previous democratic/electoral services experience is not essential – full training and support will be provided for candidates who have the right skills, abilities, attitude and knowledge
* Experience in a democratic and/or electoral services environment is useful; transferable skills and experience of working in deadline‑driven and pressurised roles are also welcome
Contact & Application
For an informal discussion, please contact Jason Spencer, Electoral and Democratic Services Manager (email jason.spencer@derbyshiredales.gov.uk or phone 01629 761299).
If you encounter any problems applying online, please contact humanresources@derbyshiredales.gov.uk.
We do not accept CVs.
Candidates must possess the necessary “right to work in the UK” authorisation. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa as we do not possess a visa sponsorship licence.
Key Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries: Government Administration
* Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom
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