Democratic Services Officer

Are you an organised and proactive individual looking to take on a rewarding fast-paced role?

Boston Borough Council has an exciting opportunity to join the Democratic Services Team as a Democratic Services Officer.

The team…

You will join a small, friendly team, working in a challenging and stimulating environment. If you enjoy a challenging and varied role, right at the heart of supporting the Council’s decision-making processes, then we would like to hear from you!

The role…

You will help with the administration of Council together with council committee meetings, sub committees, working groups and panel meetings. Ensuring the meetings are in accordance with the requirements of the Council’s constitution, all relevant statutory legislation/regulations and guidance.

What you will be doing…

• Administer various committees/boards/panels, many of which meet in public.
• Provide advice and support to Officers and Elected Members in relation to governance, decision making and democratic processes
• Organise and contribute to a range democratic and governance projects is a key part to the role.
  Support our elections function, developing new skills and experiences.

What you will need…

• Experience of local government law and practice.
• Organised, accurate, great communication skills, have good interpersonal skills, and you will be able to work under pressure to pre-determined deadlines.
• Confident and tactful in dealing with elected members and senior officers and be able to think logically and plan ahead.
• Proficient with general IT systems such as MS Office.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own initiative.

Many of our meetings take place outside of normal working hours so flexibility will be needed for this role, if you love variety in your work then this is the job for you.

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.6% employer contribution
• Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme*
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test Voucher
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy*
• Long service recognition
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities

*Certain restrictions may apply

We also offer a wide range of family friendly policies designed to enable you to balance your work and home life, manage your personal responsibilities and support you in times of difficulty.

ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership.  The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Amanda Dickinson, Democratic Services Team Leader, on 07591 352534.

The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant.  In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.

The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.

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