Democratic Services Officer, Port Talbot
Client: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Location: Port Talbot, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 03771bf5d38e
Job Views: 9
Posted: 24.04.2025
Expiry Date: 08.06.2025
Job Description
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week
Location of post: Port Talbot Civic Centre and Working from Home on set days
Workstyle: A mobile hybrid worker
Democratic Services is an exciting and dynamic team, offering support to Elected Members and Chief Officers of the Council. We are currently looking for a Democratic Services Officer to join our team.
Your primary duties will include facilitating hybrid meeting arrangements for Council committees, assisting in developing, monitoring, and maintaining Forward Work Programmes, and facilitating meetings of the Executive and Regulatory Committees. You will help ensure decisions made by the Council are safe and legal, and that statutory requirements are met.
You will also undertake general administrative and support functions within Democratic Services, providing ongoing support to Elected Members and Chief Officers.
The role requires knowledge of local authority political and democratic structures and procedures, experience in handling sensitive issues within complex organizations, minute-taking, and report writing skills.
We seek an enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills, tactfulness, diplomacy, and the ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities. You should be capable of conducting research, investigations, and administrative support. There are opportunities for professional development within the Democratic Services team.
The position requires a degree or significant experience related to Committee activities.
This role offers flexibility as a mobile hybrid worker, allowing work from home and various Council workplaces.
If you believe you have the necessary experience and qualifications, we look forward to hearing from you.
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