Senior Democratic Services Officer
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 April 2026 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8811 |
Summary
We are looking to recruit a Senior Democratic Services to work as part of our Democratic Services Team at the heart of the Council’s governance function. You will be responsible for servicing a wide range of committees, boards and panels providing procedural and constitutional advice to members and officers. You will support the scrutiny function by being involved in work planning and review work.
You will be politically aware and have relevant experience of working in a Democratic Services or similar environment. Tact, diplomacy and sensitivity are essential qualities.
The team is based at County Hall, Matlock and there will be a need to attend regular committee meetings, which all take place during the working day. This role offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Andrea Bond Democratic Services Manager at andrea.bond@derbyshire.gov.uk.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 5 April 2026
Provisional Interview Date: Week beginning 13 April 2026