Democratic Services Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £22,554 i £25,683 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Maidenhead, Windsor & Maidenhead |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Math o swydd: | Dros dro |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Democratic Services Officer to join us!
This is a part-time, fixed-term maternity cover role for up to 12 months, with hybrid working, and a salary of £28,193 - £32,104 per annum (£22,554 - £25,683 pro rata).
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Democratic Services Officer to join our team.
The Role:
You will be supporting the Democratic Services function of the council in order to deliver high quality, resident focused and efficient services.
This will involve working closely with the other Democratic Services Officers and providing support to both the Governance & Democratic Services Manager and Principal Democratic Services Officer – Overview & Scrutiny, when required.
Your role will involve:
Providing support to the Council’s elected Councillors, senior officers and a number of external organisations, in arranging meetings, publishing agenda and producing minutes within statutory and local deadlines, to ensure the Council’s decision making processes operate effectively and efficiently in accordance with the statutory and local procedural requirements and timescales.
Servicing statutory Education Admission Appeals, to include recruitment and training of Panel Members, providing advice and guidance to the Panel, recording proceedings and communicating decisions to appellants within statutory deadlines, to ensure that the appeal process functions effectively.
Assisting with the provision and development of services for elected Councillors to ensure that they are able to undertake effectively their various roles and functions as Councillors and that their aspirations and needs are met.
What we are looking for:
Educated to at least A level standard.
An understanding of the key current and future issues facing local government.
A comprehensive knowledge of the workings of a local authority and of the needs and aspirations of the communities that make up the Borough.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong self-management skills, drive and determination coupled with good organisational abilities to be able to work to tight deadlines and monitor progress.
To be able to demonstrate a high degree of political awareness and sensitivity.
Flexibility in attitude to the hours that may be required to work and be able to attend evening meetings.
What we offer:
32 days annual leave
Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
Free employee parking close to the offices.
Give As You Earn scheme.
Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Interview dates: w/c 15th September
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Oran Norris-Browne, Governance & Democratic Services Manager on Oran.Norris-Browne@rbwm.gov.uk or 07717 801478
This is a part-time, fixed-term maternity cover role for up to 12 months, with hybrid working, and a salary of £28,193 - £32,104 per annum (£22,554 - £25,683 pro rata).
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Democratic Services Officer to join our team.
The Role:
You will be supporting the Democratic Services function of the council in order to deliver high quality, resident focused and efficient services.
This will involve working closely with the other Democratic Services Officers and providing support to both the Governance & Democratic Services Manager and Principal Democratic Services Officer – Overview & Scrutiny, when required.
Your role will involve:
Providing support to the Council’s elected Councillors, senior officers and a number of external organisations, in arranging meetings, publishing agenda and producing minutes within statutory and local deadlines, to ensure the Council’s decision making processes operate effectively and efficiently in accordance with the statutory and local procedural requirements and timescales.
Servicing statutory Education Admission Appeals, to include recruitment and training of Panel Members, providing advice and guidance to the Panel, recording proceedings and communicating decisions to appellants within statutory deadlines, to ensure that the appeal process functions effectively.
Assisting with the provision and development of services for elected Councillors to ensure that they are able to undertake effectively their various roles and functions as Councillors and that their aspirations and needs are met.
What we are looking for:
Educated to at least A level standard.
An understanding of the key current and future issues facing local government.
A comprehensive knowledge of the workings of a local authority and of the needs and aspirations of the communities that make up the Borough.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong self-management skills, drive and determination coupled with good organisational abilities to be able to work to tight deadlines and monitor progress.
To be able to demonstrate a high degree of political awareness and sensitivity.
Flexibility in attitude to the hours that may be required to work and be able to attend evening meetings.
What we offer:
32 days annual leave
Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
Free employee parking close to the offices.
Give As You Earn scheme.
Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
Interview dates: w/c 15th September
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Oran Norris-Browne, Governance & Democratic Services Manager on Oran.Norris-Browne@rbwm.gov.uk or 07717 801478