Democratic Services Officer This is an exciting opportunity to join the Democratic Services Team of Cheshire East Council, which operates a committee system form of governance. Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities. If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together. Brighter Future www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employee-benefits.aspx Working as part of a team, you will be required to support the decision-making processes of the Council. Working closely with elected Members and senior officers, you will provide administrative support and professional advice on democratic, governance and constitutional issues to Committees. The role involves arranging, attending, advising, and minuting a wide range of formal and informal meetings. We are looking for someone who not only has local government experience, but is an excellent communicator, flexible, hardworking, politically aware, and works well as part of a team. If you require further information or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Katie Small Telephone Number: 01270 686465 Email: katie.small@cheshireeast.gov.uk Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again. For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk Please quote job reference number in all correspondence.