Democratic Services Officer

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Democratic Services Officer for our client a local government organisation in Exeter.

The successful candidate will ensure the effective operation of the organisation’s decision-making structures, to undertake associated administrative duties and to provide support to the Members of the organisation.

Experience as a Democratic Services Officer is essential.

This is initially a 6 month contract with the possibility to extend after that date.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Attend meetings, giving advice on the interpretation of Standing Orders, the Members’ Code of Conduct and other constitutional and procedural matters.
• Organise and prepare agenda for meetings of the organisation, Committees.
• Ensure that all reports submitted by Officers are received in accordance with strict deadlines and are consistent with corporate guidelines.
• Administer and publish the Councillor Register of Interests and Other Registerable Interests forms and to provide advice to Members on these matters.
• Write the minutes of meetings and undertake such other follow-up action as necessary.
• Attend evening meetings and to provide cover as required.
• Deal with enquiries and general correspondence in relation to Committees.

Personal Requirements:

• Good general education including GCSE in English and Maths.
• Experience as a Democratic Services Officer.
• Experience of dealing with Councillors (Desirable).
• An understanding of Local Government legislation relating to Committees and the role of Democratic Services (Desirable).
• Understanding of the modern.gov system (Desirable).

Working Hours: 37hrs / 9:00am - 17:00pm / Monday to Friday

Pay: £21.62 per hour

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.