Senior Democratic Services Officer
BBBH46354_1764774416
Posted: 03/12/2025
- Up to £24 per hour + may be negotiable depending on experience
- Birkenhead, Merseyside
- Contract
Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Senior Democratic Services Officer for a Local Authority Client in Birkenhead.
In this role, you will support and improve the Council's democratic processes, providing expert committee administration, advising Members, and ensuring timely, accurate decision-making and reporting.
Duties:
- Prepare, publish, and manage agendas, reports, and minutes for Council and Committee meetings.
- Provide advice and administrative support to Councillors, senior officers, and external stakeholders.
- Support scrutiny, policy reviews, independent appeals, and electoral processes.
- Help modernise and improve democratic procedures and committee management systems.
Qualifications and Experience:
The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:
- Experience in local authority Committee administration and meeting management.
- Experience drafting minutes, reports, and formal communications.
- Experience working with Councillors, senior officers, and external stakeholders.
- Experience managing projects and improving administrative or democratic processes.
What's on offer:
Salary: £24+
*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*
Contract type: 3-6 months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension
Hours: Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
How to apply:
- Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
- Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
- For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200.
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Taylor Kirkham
Senior Consultant