Senior Democratic Services Officer

Senior Democratic Services Officer – Rugby Council

Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Senior Democratic Services Officer

Purpose of the Role

• Manages the day to day operation of the Democratic Services team ensuring effective allocation of staff to the comprehensive range of tasks needed to support the democratic process.
• Ensures servicing of meetings relating to the democratic process as assigned including committees, task and finish groups and working groups.  This involves the electronic preparation of agendas, reports and minutes.
• To be the Lead Scrutiny Officer in the delivery of a comprehensive high quality scrutiny support service and support the operation of an effective overview and scrutiny service.
• Engage in effective communication with those Councillors engaged in the scrutiny functions of future areas for potential investigation or inclusion on the Annual Work Programme.
• To undertake the provision of research in line with any agreed scrutiny topics as directed by any Scrutiny Committee. Delivering draft findings, options, recommendations, or committee reports in a timely manner.

Experience:

• Association of Democratic Services Officers Diploma; or similar knowledge gained through senior experience in a Democratic Services team.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to communicate in a clear, concise and diplomatic manner with councillors, officers at all levels and with members of the public.
• Use of initiative and the ability to work without supervision.
• Flexible approach to work.  A willingness to work outside of office hours to attend evening meetings and adapt to change.
• Written communication skills to prepare reports and agendas for Council, Cabinet, Committees, task groups and working groups and prepare minutes of these meetings – all using Microsoft Word.

IF YOU WISH TO APPLY PLEASE RESPOND FIRSTLY WITH AN UP TO DATE CV, AVAILABILITY/ NOTICE PERIOD, THE ROLE YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR & THE HOURLY RATE YOU REQUIRE. 

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