Democratic Services Officer Rate: £250 per day umbrella (Locum / Interim) Location: East Anglia - Cambridgeshire Working: Hybrid (one day a week in office ideally) About the Democratic Services Officer role: Our client, a Local Authority based in Cambridgeshire, is seeking a Democratic Services Officer on an interim basis for an anticipated minimum period of 3-6 months. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with prior experience in democratic or member services. The successful Democratic Services Officer will be able to work full-time (or 4 days per week) remotely, in addition to attending once a week. Responsibilities of the Democratic Services Officer role: To provide specialist advice and support to the Council and its directorates regarding the decision-making process. To provide essential committee and governance support, which includes agenda planning, convening meetings, decisions and recommendations to the Executive and Council for regulatory and scrutiny functions. To offer advice to the elected members and senior management. To support the continued maintenance of the Forward Plan and have excellent knowledge of Issue Manager system. Experience required for the Democratic Services Officer role: Although prior experience within Democratic Services would be preferred, candidates with a strong background in administration, including minute-taking, will be considered. How to apply for the Democratic Services Officer role: To apply, please submit your CV and/or cover letter via this page or alternatively, contact Jennifer McPhail in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.