What's involved with this role:

Job Title: Senior Democratic Services Officer
Reference: 000A 72E7 / 1
Salary: £18.34 per hour PAYE
Role Length: 5 months
Job Type: Hybrid
Location: Ashton under Lyne
Postcode: OL6 6DL
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary



The Role:



We are seeking an experienced Senior Democratic Services Officer to join our clients team for a 5-month assignment. This role is crucial in supporting the democratic processes, ensuring compliance with legal and procedural requirements, and assisting Elected Members and officers. You will be responsible for managing committee meetings, preparing reports, and advising on governance procedures, among other key duties.



Key Responsibilities:



Advise members, officers, and the public on legal/procedural requirements for meetings.
Prepare and dispatch agendas and minutes for meetings, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.
Attend meetings, provide legal and procedural advice, and manage follow-up actions.
Assist in the administration of school admission appeal panels and Licensing Act hearings.
Ensure coordination across departments to ensure effective committee business.



What the Client is Looking For:



Strong administrative and organisational skills.
Experience in a Democratic Services team, with knowledge of local government procedures.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
Knowledge of the statutory framework for decision-making in local government.



What the Client Offers:



Competitive pay rate of £18.34 per hour PAYE.
A hybrid working model for flexibility.
A supportive team environment to help you succeed in your role.



How to Apply:



To apply for this role, please submit your application with your CV. We will contact you if your application is shortlisted. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.



Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.



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Job Ref: JD 000A 72E7 / 1


Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

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