Locum Democratic Services Officer

Locum Democratic Services Officer – Midlands Based Council – Hybrid Working – Initial 3+ months – Up to £35 per hour (Umbrella)

Venn Group are supporting a Midlands based Local Authority in recruiting a Locum Democratic Services Officer to assist their Democratic and Committee Services function in delivering effective governance and committee support. This presents a strong opportunity for an experienced professional to join an established team on an interim basis.

The Role:

• Position: Locum Democratic Services Officer
• Organisation: Midlands based Local Authority
• Duration: Initial 3+ months with the possibility for extension
• Rate: Up to £35 per hour umbrella
• Working Pattern: Full time hours, hybrid working with office attendance 1–2 times per week and daytime committee meetings

Role Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Democratic and Committee Services team with the delivery of the Council’s governance and decision-making processes
• Organising and servicing committee meetings, including agenda planning and preparing agendas, reports and minutes
• Attending meetings and ensuring accurate recording of decisions and follow-up actions
• Liaising with Councillors and officers on committee business and governance matters
• Assisting with the administration of appeals, hearings and member-related events
• Providing advice on procedural and constitutional matters and responding to general queries

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience working within Democratic Services or Committee Services
• Experience supporting committee meetings within a Local Authority environment
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication skills with experience liaising with Councillors and senior officers

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Local Authority team and support the effective running of the Council’s governance and committee processes.

For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Louise Francis or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916438, or via email at midlandslegal@venngroup.com

Job Reference: J94556

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Due to the large volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Locum Democratic Services Officer – Midlands Based Council – Hybrid Working – Initial 3+ months – Up to £35 per hour (Umbrella)