Democratic Services Officer

Vacancy Summary
Employer:
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
Salary:
£30,077
Location:
Tunbridge Wells - Town Hall
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
No
Closing Date:
16/02/2025 at 23:59
Reference:
PG/25/303342
Vacancy Description

About Us: Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is a dynamic local authority at the heart of the community, committed to delivering high-quality services and putting customers first. Our Democratic Service Team supports 48 locally elected Councillors and provides administrative services for the Council’s decision-making meetings.

Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Democratic Services Officer to manage high-level decision-making meetings of the Council, ensuring they are well-administered and comply with legislative requirements. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing advice and guidance to Councillors, Officers, and members of the public regarding decision-making rules and regulations.
  • Ensuring all meetings are open, transparent, and accountable, facilitating public engagement and scrutiny of decisions.
  • Supporting Councillors in their various roles through Councillor support, development, and training.

Requirements:

  • Ideally, a background in Democratic Services, but applications from those with experience working with committees, boards, or panels with multiple stakeholders are welcome.
  • Excellent administrative and communication skills.
  • Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to work with virtual meeting platforms and audio/visual equipment.
  • High level of accuracy, ability to work under pressure to meet statutory deadlines, and a flexible attitude.
  • Willingness to work outside of normal hours, sometimes at short notice.
  • Ability to work impartially with all political parties in this politically sensitive role.
  • The ADSO Certificate in Democratic Services Knowledge is desirable, but we are willing to support the right candidate in achieving this qualification.

Benefits:

Additional benefits for this post include 22 days annual leave and an additional day in December (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service), membership of the Local Government Career Average (Revalued Earnings) (CARE)  Pension  Scheme, as well as invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development. 

 

Closing Date: 16 Februrary 2025

 

Interview Date: 21 Feburary 2025

How to apply

We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.

 

Please follow the link below to submit your application.

 

Equal Opportunities

 

Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

 

Safeguarding

 

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.

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