Morson Talent are working with a Local Government organisation within the Transport industry who are looking to bring in a Democratic Services Officer to join their legal team on an initial 3-6 month contract. The candidate will be a proactive and solution focused team member of Legal and Democratic Services and working closely with a team of executive/personal assistants.
The purpose of the Democratic Services Officer is to provide efficient and high-quality support to decision-making processes and meetings including administrative support to meetings, providing accurate support and advice to the senior officers, public and Members and developing/maintaining a good working understanding of relevant Constitution sections and related procedures. The role will also include providing wider administrative support to colleagues as necessary.
Role requirements
Experience of local government democratic services and functions.
Support the administration and co-ordination of efficient, effective and transparent decision-making processes.
Provide high quality administrative support to a range of decision-making and/or other meetings as allocated by the Head of Legal Services.
Service a range of executive and non-executive meetings in order to facilitate the smooth, effective and transparent running of business including working alongside Communication and IT colleagues as required to support effective web casting / recording of meetings.
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