Senior Democratic Services Officer

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Rugby to assist with the appointment of a Senior Democratic Services Officer, on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.35 - £23.23 per hour

Summary:

Rugby Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Democratic Services Officer to oversee the day-to-day operation of the Democratic Services team and lead the Council's Scrutiny function. This role involves supervising two Democratic Services Officers, supporting committee services, preparing agendas and minutes, and working closely with Councillors, senior officers, and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support two Democratic Services Officers
• Lead the Council's Scrutiny function
• Prepare and publish agendas, reports and minutes for committees
• Support Councillors, committees and working groups
• Conduct research and prepare reports for scrutiny reviews

Qualifications:

• Association of Democratic Services Officers (ADSO) Diploma or equivalent qualification OR
• Significant senior experience working within a Democratic Services team

Essentials:

• Experience working within Democratic Services in a Local Authority
• Experience servicing committees, including preparing agendas, reports and minutes
• Experience supporting Scrutiny Committees and democratic processes
• Team leadership/supervisory experience
• Excellent communication skills with strong political awareness

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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