About The Role
Job Title: Democratic Services OfficerHours: 37Salary: HC7 £32,062 to £36,363 per annumContract: PermanentLocation: Flexible working, home and office based. The main office is located at Plough Lane, HerefordClosing date: 24 July 2026Interview date: 11 August 2026
The Role
Herefordshire Council is seeking to appoint a Democratic Services Officer to make a positive contribution, to drive innovative and modern strategies and deliver increased improvement and efficiency in the authority’s decision making process.
What you will be doing
The post holder will have pivotal roles in the development and implementation of the Council’s governance arrangements working with elected and co‑opted members of the Council. You will assist with the planning, management and co‑ordination of the overall business of the Council’s main committees. The Council is moving toward a hybrid Cabinet with Leader system of governance together with providing a scrutiny function and a range of other statutory bodies or regulatory Committees. We also provide a range of other services and functions to the Council and various bodies including School Admissions Appeals Panels.
About you
For this post you will need a clear understanding and knowledge of local government and how democracy works. An understanding of administrative law and procedures relating to local authority meetings would be advantageous.
You will need to be proficient in the use of ICT, including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Teams and Zoom virtual meeting platforms. You will need to be a flexible team player with excellent organisational and communication skills, political awareness, a confident and positive disposition and the ability to work with people at all levels.
We Offer
- Salary range of £32,062 to £36,363 per annum
- Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Career progression: clear pathways to progress
- Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
- Flexible working: including the potential for job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
- Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
- Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts.
Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations
- Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. If you are offered this position, it may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to apply
To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role.
For more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact John Coleman on 01432 260382. Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile.
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