101271 - Democratic Support Coordinator - 438536
| Posting date: | 01 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,276.00 to £44,763.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 September 2025 |
| Location: | Stirling, FK8 2ET |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Stirling Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 438536 |
Summary
Stirling Council is looking to recruit a Democratic Support Coordinator to join the Democratic Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to assist in the management and delivery of a full range of democratic and civic support to Stirling Council, its elected members, staff, Committees, Panels, Working Groups and associated bodies. The post holder will assist in the running of all Council, Committee, Panel and other statutory meetings. The post holder will have line management responsibility for the administration team and be responsible for coordinating support for elections.
It is essential that that successful candidate can manage a diverse workload to support the meeting of statutory deadlines and provide leadership through challenging situations. The successful candidate requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail. Experience of governance and working with boards and/or elected members are also essential.
If you would like to have an informal discussion please contact Siobhan Wilson, Democratic Service Manager, wilsonsi@stirling.gov.uk.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Level 1 Disclosure Scotland check. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be invited to complete the application and have your details verified.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
Job Description
Salary Additional Information
Stirling Information February
The Benefits
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
- Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
- Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
- Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
- Carers Leave
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
- Access to Health & Wellbeing support
- Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Lift share Scheme
- Car Lease Scheme
- Technology Benefit Scheme
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