Service Administrator - Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - East Cambridgeshire District Council

Description

East Cambridgeshire District Council have an exciting opportunity for a Democratic Services Officer/Trainee to join their team.
plus benefits package

Job Type:
Permanent/ Full-time
East Cambridgeshire District Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking Council
with a number of exciting initiatives and projects in the pipeline. The Council has two
local authority trading companies, providing extra challenges and opportunities for
Democratic Services Officer –

The Role:

We are looking for someone to join our small but friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated Democratic Services Team who provide support, guidance and advice to the Council, its various Committees and other decision-making bodies.

You will be directly responsible for the administration of a number of Committees and related bodies; undertake support, research and project work; and provide assistance for Elections and Electoral Services.

You will also give information, support and advice to Councillors, officers and the public.


Democratic Services Officer:
To be considered for the higher salary range from £31,364 to £35,745 p.a.

you will need to have experience of committees/meetings administration, including the production of agendas; This would be particularly suitable for someone with Local Government/Public Sector experience, looking to develop their career.

Democratic Services Trainee:

However, consideration will be given to candidates for a trainee position on the lower salary range from £25,545 to £27,803 p.a, for which training will be given.

Appointments to a trainee post will usually be at the bottom of the lower grade, with progression subject to satisfactory performance, and further advancement to the higher grade subject to demonstration of the required competencies and completion of the ADSO qualification.

Democratic Services Officer –

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake support, research, and project work for Committees and decisionmaking bodies
• Provide assistance for Elections and Electoral Services
• Offer information, support, and advice to Councillors, officers, and the public

Democratic Services Officer – You:

• A flexible, proactive, customerfocused approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team

Democratic Services Officer – Benefits:

• Occupational health programme
• Training and development
• Holiday, sickness and salary pension scheme entitlements

Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 21st April 2024
To submit your application for this exciting a Democratic Services Officer opportunity, please click 'Apply' now.