Democratic Services Officer

Role Responsibility

Be at the heart of local government – apply to be a democratic services officer today!

As a member of the Democratic Services team, you will play a vital role in facilitating local democracy. From organising and supporting the Council’s committee meetings and ensuring all statutory and constitutional requirements are met, to providing governance advice to Members and Officers across the council – you will be supporting local democracy in Kent.

You will also have excellent opportunities for your personal and professional development, including the option of undertaking a range of qualifications provided by the Association of Democratic Services Officers.

We’re looking for someone to join our team who can take on responsibility for the organisation of public committee meetings, including the preparation of agendas and reports and minutes; providing advice to officers and members; and maintaining the committee’s work programme.

The successful candidate will have:

• A sound understanding of local government.
• Confidence and political sensitivity in dealing with elected members and senior officers.
• Experience of committee clerking and office administration.
• An excellent standard of written English.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• You may have an understanding or experience of the Modern.gov agenda management system but is not essential. 

If this sounds like you, apply today!

Location:

The team currently has a hybrid model of working with some days in the office and some days working from home. You will be fully supported to do this, with the necessary induction, management, and equipment. You will be required to come into Sessions House, Maidstone, to clerk Committee meetings as and when required, and there may also be occasions where you need to travel to external meetings.

Interviews:

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview on the week beginning 28th and 29th April. 

Our Support Offer:

KCC offers an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Contact Details

For more information about the role, please contact

Kay Goldsmith, 03000 416512, kay.goldsmith@kent.gov.uk

Anna Taylor, 03000 416478, anna.taylor@kent.gov.uk

Package Description

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About the Company

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

KCC is transitioning to a new pay structure from 1st April 2025.  More details can be found here - Pay - Jobs & Careers - Kent County Council 

Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.