Reference: AVBC000000226
Description: Directorate:         Resources
Contract Type:    Permanent
Location:             Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Democratic Services Officer as part of the Elections and Democratic Services’ team at the heart of Amber Valley Borough Council’s decision-making process.
 
Previous experience of working within a Democratic Services environment is required for the Grade 5 post but not required for the Grade 4, Trainee post as full training and support will be provided.
 
The post involves an interesting range of duties, primarily in relation to servicing the Authority’s regulatory committees but the post-holder will need to be adaptable and flexible, as there is a requirement to cover other areas of work from time to time.
 
You will be committed to public service and democracy and must be organised, accurate, able to work under pressure to fixed deadlines, and a genuine team player with excellent communication skills, including an ability to liaise with Elected Members and senior officers.
 
Applicants must be able to attend evening meetings on a regular basis and to be otherwise available as and when required outside normal office hours.
 
We are a friendly, fun-loving team working in a beautiful part of the country and would love to hear from you.
 
In addition, we can offer:
 
Flexible/Hybrid Working
Pension Scheme
Free on-site parking
A great location in a World Heritage Site
Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
Opportunities to make a difference
 
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 15 February 2026 at midnight. 
(Any application forms received after the closing date cannot be accepted).  
 
CVs are not accepted
 
Please see Job Description here Job Description
 
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
  
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council.  Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Region: Full Time Permanent
Location:
Salary: Grade 5 – *GBP*30,024 to *GBP*32,597 per year / Trainee Grade 4 – *GBP*26,824 to *GBP*28,598 per year
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Directorate: Resources
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Central Headquarters, Ripley, Derbyshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Democratic Services Officer as part of the Elections and Democratic Services’ team at the heart of Amber Valley Borough Council’s decision-making process.
Previous experience of working within a Democratic Services environment is required for the Grade 5 post but not required for the Grade 4, Trainee post as full training and support will be provided.
The post involves an interesting range of duties, primarily in relation to servicing the Authority’s regulatory committees but the post-holder will need to be adaptable and flexible, as there is a requirement to cover other areas of work from time to time.
You will be committed to public service and democracy and must be organised, accurate, able to work under pressure to fixed deadlines, and a genuine team player with excellent communication skills, including an ability to liaise with Elected Members and senior officers.
Applicants must be able to attend evening meetings on a regular basis and to be otherwise available as and when required outside normal office hours.
We are a friendly, fun-loving team working in a beautiful part of the country and would love to hear from you.
In addition, we can offer:
The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 15 February 2026 at midnight.
(Any application forms received after the closing date cannot be accepted).
CVs are not accepted
Please see Job Description here Job Description
Please see Person Specification here Person Specification
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.