Democratic Support Officer required £14 per hour

• Location: 

  Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle

• Posted: 20/11/2009 11:11

Confident Choice Professional Services. We are a recruitment agency/business based in North Shields looking to recruit an experienced, committed and enthusiastic individual to join its high performing team within the North East Councils. Contracts we have are termporary but can last from 6 weeks to 6 months.
Reporting to the Head of Democratic Services, you will assist with the day-to-day management and control of the Democratic Support team, with specific responsibility for Democratic Renewal.
Organising, attending and advising meetings you will be responsible for the preparation of agendas, minutes and reports. With a busy workload you must be an organised and capable self-starter, able to work on your own initiative and prioritise work in order to cope with tight deadlines. Your particular area of responsibility will be subject to negotiation dependent on your experience. Additionally you will be a source of advice and guidance for officers and assist with the management of the service.
You must have the ability to establish good working relationships with Members, Council Officers and the Council’s partners such as the voluntary sector, police and County Council. The ability to provide a professional service to the public is essential.
You will be a proficient IT user with an excellent command of written English, as well as an experienced communicator with a background of servicing local authority meetings, as well as having a sound knowledge of local government law and procedure.
In exchange we offer you the opportunity to work in an interesting, challenging and innovative environment with good opportunities to increase your experience through continuing professional development.
Educated to degree level and with previous experience of supporting the democratic process and ideally a relevant postgraduate qualification.
The post holder will be required to attend occasional evening meetings at a number of locations across the district.

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