Democratic Services Assistant

Erewash Borough Council, Ilkeston, Derbyshire

Democratic Services Assistant

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Erewash Borough Council, Ilkeston, Derbyshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 25 Jan | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f5457f1645fe462a9ef76eea38b6ca74

Full Job Description

As part of our small and friendly team, you will be at the heart of local democracy. Your primary responsibility will be to provide administrative support to the Electoral, Democratic and Civic Services team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Key tasks include organising meetings, supporting councillors, committees, and officers, and maintaining the council's constitutional processes.,

  • Arranging and Coordinating Meetings: Ensure meetings are scheduled, documented, and effectively managed.
  • Supporting Councillors and Committees: Provide essential support to elected members and committee operations.
  • Administrative Excellence: Help officers to produce high-quality documents and handle sensitive issues with professionalism and courtesy.

    Would you like to gain experience working in local government administration? This is your chance to join our Electoral, Democratic and Civic Services team and play a pivotal role in supporting the council's decision-making processes., We are looking for an energetic and innovative thinker who thrives under pressure and can manage multiple demands. While experience in a similar environment is desirable, it is not essential if you possess the following skills:
  • Excellent Communication Skills: Both written and oral.
  • Strong Customer Service Skills: Demonstrating outstanding interpersonal abilities.
  • Quick Learner: Ability to pick up new tasks swiftly.
  • Effective Under Pressure: Capable of prioritising work to meet strict deadlines.
  • Attention to Detail: Producing accurate and high-quality documents.
  • Additional Information
  • Evening Meetings: You will be required to attend evening meetings occasionally (from 6.30 pm).
  • Location - On occasion, you may be required to work at either of our Town Halls in Long Eaton or Ilkeston., Disability Confident
  • About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

    In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
  • Generous annual leave package - 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
  • Free workplace car parking within the Borough
  • Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
  • Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available
  • Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
  • Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
  • Access to an employee benefits scheme
  • For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Danielle Hughes, Head of Law and Governance on . Why Choose Erewash Borough Council? Erewash Borough Council offers an exciting and promising future for those who want to make a real impact in the public sector. We are a small and friendly council with big ambitions, committed to making a significant impact in our community. Conveniently situated between Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester, we benefit from good transport links, making your commute easy and efficient.

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