Interim Democratic Services Officer

We are seeking enthusiastic candidates for this interim post until April 2025, within the busy and exciting Democratic Services Team. You shall be directly reporting into the Principal Democratic Services Officer - Overview & Scrutiny, and will work closely with the wider Democratic Services Team in providing high-quality administrative assistance and delivering on resident focussed and efficient services.

Your role will involve:
To provide support to the Council's elected Members, senior officers and a number of external organisations, in arranging meetings, publishing agenda and producing minutes within statutory and local deadlines, to ensure the Council's decision making processes operate effectively and efficiently in accordance with the statutory and local procedural requirements and timescales.
To deal with correspondence and all other administrative actions arising from allocated duties.
To service Statutory Education Admission, to include recruitment and training of Panel Members, providing advice and guidance to the Panel, recording proceedings and communicating decisions to appellants within statutory deadlines, to ensure that the appeal process functions effectively.
To take full responsibility for the management of a project e.g. Education and Admission Appeals, Grants to Voluntary Organisations, Appointments to Outside Bodies, Petitions.
To respond to requests from elected Members, Officers, the Press, the general public and local organisations to ensure that information relating to the democratic process and decisions taken at meetings of the Council are effectively and accurately communicated
To provide support and assistance at times of Elections (Borough, Parliamentary, Police Commissioner, or Referendum).

You will preferably have experience of providing administrative and clerking support as a Democratic Services Officer or similar in a local government or other public body setting.
You will have an understanding of the key current and future issues facing local government.
You will have good administrative & organisational skills, a good standard of English and attention to detail.
You will have the ability to work accurately, remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines and able to work on your own and as part of a team.
You will have a comprehensive knowledge of the workings of a local authority and of the needs and aspirations of the communities that go to make up the Borough.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council - a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is a full-time, interim role with flexible working conditions and hybrid working, and a salary of £27,372 - £31,169 per annum., 32 days annual leave
Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
Free employee parking close to the offices.
Give As You Earn scheme.
Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities' employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.