Democratic Services Officer

We are seeking a confident and articulate Democratic Services Officer to join our busy Democratic Services Team at Lambeth Council. The successful candidate will work at the heart of the Council's decision-making process, attending a range of formal Member-level meetings and undertaking tasks related to the management of formal and informal meetings.

The Democratic Services Officer will be required to prepare and publish agendas, reports, and minutes, as well as provide professional advice on democratic, governance, and constitutional issues. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, able to work flexibly, customer-focused, and possess excellent communication and IT skills.

The salary for this role is £44,739 per annum, rising to £47,367 per annum with annual increments.

Responsibilities:

• Attend formal Member-level meetings and undertake associated tasks
• Prepare and publish agendas, reports, and minutes
• Provide professional advice on democratic, governance, and constitutional issues
• Work closely with elected Members and senior officers
• Possess excellent communication and IT skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Annual increments
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse community
• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity

Requirements:

• Experience of working in a similar role or environment
• Knowledge of democratic services and governance procedures
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly and meet deadlines

We operate an anonymised application process, and candidates must be able to demonstrate innovation, ideally in respect of modernising decision-making processes in a local authority context. Experience of the Modern.Gov or any other committee management system would be highly advantageous.