Locum Democratic Services Officer

Vivid Resourcing are currently working with a Local Authority in the North West who are seeking a Locum Democratic Services Officer to support their governance team on an interim basis.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Democratic Services professional to join a busy and supportive team, assisting with the smooth running of committee services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the delivery of committee and decision-making processes
• Preparing and publishing agendas and minutes via Modern.Gov
• Attending and servicing a range of committees (remote and/or in person)
• Providing governance advice to officers and elected members
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal procedures

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience within a Democratic Services / Committee Services role in a local authority
• Strong working knowledge of Modern.Gov
• Ability to manage committee processes independently
• Experience supporting Licensing and/or Development Control Committees would be highly desirable

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