Overview
Bolsover District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that delivers excellent services to the community while driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.
We are recruiting a Governance and Civic Officer to our small but hardworking team who manage the Council’s democratic processes and support the civic functions of the Council. The service requires an enthusiastic person to work alongside Councillors, senior officers, parish and town councils and members of the public.
The successful candidate will support a range of committee meetings and assist with organising and civic events. Training will be provided as well as ongoing personal development including support to study for the ADSO Certificate in Democratic Services Knowledge or the ADSO Diploma in Democratic Services Knowledge. The ability to occasionally work unsocial/out of hours events or evening meetings is required.
To be successful you will need:
* Knowledge of, and an interest in, local authority decision-making
* The ability to approach politically sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact
* The ability to produce accurate minutes
* The ability to work to deadlines and a great attention to detail
Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.
Why work for us?
Bolsover District Council is a great place to work and you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: Working for the Council.
Apply and further information
Apply online via our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs by clicking Apply for this job and creating an account. You can save your progress and return to complete your application at a later stage.
Applications close midnight 12 April 2026.
Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and note that CVs will not be accepted.
If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting Bolsover District Council Contact Centre on 01246 242424 or emailing BDC-HR&Pa yroll@bolsover.gov.uk.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Further information
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Angelika Kaufhold, Governance and Civic Manager on 01246 242529 or by email angelika.kaufhold@bolsover.gov.uk. If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful and thank you for your interest in the job role.
Equality and Diversity: We recognise the importance of a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire and are committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.
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