Democratic Services Officer

Democratic Services Officer

Contract Type: Permanent

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Job Category: Legal and Democratic

Hours: 37

Location: Spalding

Salary Range: £28,142 £32,061 per annum

Closing Date: 10/07/2026

Our client is looking for a Democratic Services Officer to join their friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting elected members and senior officers, helping to ensure the smooth running of the democratic processes that shape their communities.

Whether you already have experience in Democratic Services or are looking to bring your transferable skills into a new and rewarding career, they would love to hear from you.

Why Join Our Client?

As a Democratic Services Officer, you'll be at the heart of local decision-making, supporting council meetings and governance processes that make a difference to residents across the district. You'll support the effective operation of the Council's democratic processes, including preparing agendas, reports and minutes and providing support for Council, Cabinet and committee meetings.

You'll join a small, knowledgeable team that values collaboration, professionalism and continuous learning. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a varied role where no two days are the same.

As part of the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership, you'll also have the opportunity to work alongside colleagues across partner councils, broadening your experience and professional development opportunities.

What They re Looking For:

• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities whilst meeting deadlines.
• Detail-focused, with strong written communication skills.
• Confident working with a range of stakeholders, including elected members and senior officers.
• Able to use initiative, sound judgement and a proactive approach.

Experience in Democratic Services is welcome, but not essential. They are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and an interest in local government and the democratic process.

If you re looking for a role where you can make a real impact while developing your skills within a supportive team, our clieny love to hear from you.

Benefits

They offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme enjoy peace of mind with generous employer contributions to a scheme designed to provide long-term financial security after your working life
• Generous annual leave scheme plus option to buy more
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu Jabs
• Free Eye Test Voucher
• Flexible Working Policy
• Agile Working Policy
• Long service recognition
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities

About Our Client

Our client and two other Councils have formed the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership the largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.

Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.

The Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. They are committed to ensuring all recruitment processes are non-discriminatory and that no potential or current employee is treated unfairly. Find out more about our Equal opportunities on their website.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually / in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date.

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