Senior Democratic Services Officer
Directorate: Resources
Department: Electoral, Democratic & Civic Services
Salary: Grade E - £30,024 to £33,699 per year (pay award pending)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP
Hybrid working and flexible hours available – attendance in the office required 2–3 days a week.
About the role
As a Senior Democratic Services Officer, you will:
* Support council and committee meetings and civic functions
* Help maintain strong governance and constitutional processes
* Provide high quality administrative and professional support
* Manage complex workloads and deadlines
* Lead improvement projects and help modernise ways of working
* Work collaboratively with councillors, senior officers and partner teams
Experience in democratic services or tools such as Modern.Gov is helpful but not essential. What matters most is your ability to organise, communicate clearly, apply judgement and learn quickly.
What we’re looking for
* Senior level administrative, PA or governance experience
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
* Confidence managing competing priorities
* A proactive, improvement focused mindset
* Ability to advise and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Additional Information
* Politically Restricted Post: This is a politically restricted post under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, which imposes limitations on the political activities of the post holder.
* Evening Meetings: You will be required to attend some evening meetings (from 6.30 pm).
* Only open to applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and generous leave – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
* Flexi Time scheme
* Free workplace car parking within the Borough
* Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
* Family friendly, flexible and hybrid working policies available
* Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
* Discounted leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
* Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme
Equality and Inclusion
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview. Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.
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