The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Job title: Democratic Services Officer
Job reference: REQ000791
Date posted: 21/03/2025
Application closing date: 21/04/2025
Location: Town Hall, Evreux Way, Rugby CV21 2RR
Salary: £27,711 - £30,060
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
You will be working as part of a team under the direction of the Democratic and Leadership Support Lead Officer to provide administrative support for the scrutiny and democratic services function of the Council, including the preparation of agendas and minute taking for a number of committees, task groups and working parties together with other administrative tasks arising from these meetings. You will also help to organise civic events such as the Civic Remembrance Sunday Service.
About you
We are looking for someone with a knowledge of Local Government who has excellent team working skills and a ‘can do’ approach, with the ability to organise and prioritise their work. You will need to be able to communicate in a clear, concise, and diplomatic manner with councillors, officers at all levels and with members of the public. Do you enjoy local democracy and want to be part of a small but busy team at the hub of the Council’s decision-making process?
Benefits
* 35 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
* Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
* Hybrid working up to 60%
* Flexi time scheme
* Annual leave purchase scheme
* Subsidised parking
* Structured Induction Program
* Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
* Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
* Family Friendly Policies
* Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
* Generous compassionate leave
* Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Car Salary Sacrifice & Cycle to Work scheme and more
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Claire Waleczek, Democratic and Support Services Manager on 01788 533524.
Our method of application is online by following the link. If you are unable to apply online please contact 01788 533564, or e-mail: recruitment@rugby.gov.uk for further assistance.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Interview Date: 8 May 2025
Please note the online recruitment process will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance on a Sunday between 10am and 11am. We recommend that you save your application regularly to avoid losing information.
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