Salary: S6 – £31,264 – £32,872 per annum
Package: Permanent, Full time
Contractual Hours: 37
An opportunity has arisen to work within the Democratic Services team at the City of Lincoln Council.
As a Democratic Services Officer, you will support the Council’s decision-making processes, including organising and attending formal committee meetings and taking minutes. You will provide support and advice to Councillors, the Chief Executive and Town Clerk, and the Corporate Management team. The post-holder will be expected to act in a politically neutral way.
You will be expected to attend a number of daytime and evening meetings (for which time off in lieu will be given). The post-holder will work flexibly, with a combination of remote and office-based working.
Key responsibilities:
1. To advise, service and assist in the management of the Council’s Committees and other bodies.
2. To advise on committee procedure and members’ interests.
3. To record the decisions made by the City of Lincoln Council and carry out a full range of administrative duties to ensure the effective/smooth operation of the Democratic Services team.
4. To work under the general direction of the Democratic Services & Elections Manager to provide an effective and confidential support service to members.
5. To undertake scrutiny research functions and lead scrutiny task groups.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
1. 4 GCSEs including Maths and English Grade C or equivalent.
2. Knowledge of how local government works.
3. The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to officers, the public and members.
4. The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines whilst maintaining high service standards.
5. The ability to take and transcribe minutes.
6. An awareness of and sensitivity to the political environment of democratic services.
7. An awareness and basic understanding of the Constitution.
Benefits we offer:
1. Flexible working options / Flexi time scheme.
2. Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
3. Local government pension scheme (currently 23.4% employer contribution).
4. Employee online discount scheme (including cinema, retail/supermarkets and homeware/tech).
5. Health and Wellbeing support.
6. Sustainable Travel Options (Tax free bike scheme and discounted City parking).
In order to complete your application, please visit our website by clicking on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below. You will find the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification section of the job description, so please ensure you address this in your supporting statement.
All external candidates are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and a 6-month probationary period.
As a Disability Confident Scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.
Deadline for applications: Monday 2 December 2024
For full details and to apply, please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below.
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