We are currently recruiting for an experienced Democratic Services Officer to join a busy public sector team based in Craigavon. This role plays a key part in supporting Council meetings and Elected Members by providing high-level administrative, governance, and organisational support.About the role:£16.89 per hourMonday to Friday (flexible working available)37 hours a weekLocation: Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre (with travel across the Borough as required)Temporary, 3 months (with possible extension)
Responsibilities
* Provide efficient and accurate administrative support to Council, Committees, and Working Groups.
* Prepare and issue meeting agendas, reports, and minutes in line with governance procedures.
* Attend meetings, take detailed records of proceedings, and follow up on decisions and actions.
* Offer guidance on Standing Orders, governance protocols, and meeting procedures.
* Support Elected Members with correspondence, research requests, and IT assistance.
* Manage and maintain committee management systems, video conferencing tools, and confidential records.
* Process Member expense claims, purchase orders, and invoices accurately and in line with policy.
* Liaise with government departments, statutory agencies, and external stakeholders.
Skills and Qualifications
* Five GCSE’s (Grades A - C) or equivalent/comparable including Mathematics and English Language. Applicants must list all subjects, grades and level attained
* Two years’ experience working in a busy office environment to include providing a range of administrative support, including use of Microsoft Word.
* One year’s experience of minute taking and servicing meetings of formal Committees OR senior executives OR board meetings involving up to 25 attendees (including production of minutes)
* OCR Level 2 Award in Text Processing (Business Professional) (Text Production and Word Processing) or OCR/RSA Stage II Typing/Word Processing (Parts 1 & 2) or equivalent.
* Strong administrative and communication skills.
Vacancy ID 1741328 Job ref. 36157 Job Sector Secretarial and Administration Area Co Armagh Location Craigavon Salary £16.89 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 37 Published date 23/10/2025 Closing date 23/11/2025 Worktime Monday to Friday (flexible working available)
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