Democratic Services Officer
Salary: £27,372 - £31,169 per annum pro rata based on 30 hours.
Contractual hours: 30
Basis: Part time
Package: Generous annual leave allowance and an attractive pension scheme, plus flexible working and much more.
Date posted: 28/02/2025
Job reference: REQ02159
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Democratic Services Officer to join us!
This is a part-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £27,372 - £31,169 per annum (£21,897 - £24,935 pro rata).
About us:
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Democratic Services Officer to join our Democratic Services team.
The Role:
You’ll be supporting the Democratic Services function of the council in order to deliver high quality, resident focused and efficient services.
Your role will involve:
* Providing support to the Council’s elected Councillors, senior officers and a number of external organisations, in arranging meetings, publishing agenda and producing minutes within statutory and local deadlines.
* Servicing statutory Education Admission Appeals, including recruitment and training of Panel Members, providing advice and guidance to the Panel, recording proceedings and communicating decisions to appellants within statutory deadlines.
* Assisting with the provision and development of services for elected Councillors.
What we are looking for:
* Educated to at least A level standard.
* An understanding of the key current and future issues facing local government.
* A comprehensive knowledge of the workings of a local authority.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Strong self-management skills and good organisational abilities.
* High degree of political awareness and sensitivity.
* Flexibility in attitude to the hours that may be required to work.
What we offer:
* 32 days annual leave.
* Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern.
* Generous Local Government Pension scheme.
* Free employee parking close to the offices.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers.
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all.
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Interview dates: week commencing 24th March 2025.
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Mark Beeley, Principal Democratic Services Officer – Overview & Scrutiny, on mark.beeley@rbwm.gov.uk.
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