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Democratic services Officer

  • Contract
  • Essex

Vivid are working with a local authority in Essex who are looking to bring a Democratic Services Officer into their team on an interim basis for an initial 3-month contract.
You will be given the opportunity to work on a hybrid arrangement, for a locum rolling contract with a strong likelihood of extension

  • To work with the Review Committee to develop an annual work programme and plan and manage Review Committee projects, including: scoping; research; managing attendance and examination of contributors at meetings; preparation of reports and documentary evidence.
  • In conjunction with the Review Committee, to produce a Review Committee Annual Report.
  • To give advice and support to Members and officers as necessary in meetings on the Council’s Constitution and related documents and in particular procedural matters relating to meetings.
  • To give advice and support to Members and officers as necessary in meetings on the Council’s Constitution and related documents and in particular procedural matters relating to meetings.
  • To deputise for the Principal Democratic & Corporate Services Officer in dealing with queries from elected Members or the Leadership Team and the delivery of functions within this service.
  • Administration of the Independent Remuneration Panel (Member Allowances) including working with external members of the panel and advising on remuneration guidelines.
  • To maintain various Statutory Registers associated with the law and practice of meetings.
  • To assist with the work connected with the Annual Meeting of the Council, including the preparation of reports and liaison with Group Leaders on issues relating to membership of Committees and Sub-Committees.
  • To assist in the development and delivery of an annual Member induction and competency training programme and assist with the identification and provision of appropriate training and development opportunities for Review Committee Members.

If you are interested in this role, please apply now as they are looking for somebody to start with them as soon as possible. Please apply through the link, or contact Joe Grady on 0161 413 7290 or drop me a message on LinkedIn – Joe Grady (Recruiter at Vivid)

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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