Senior Democratic Services Officer

5-6 months contract with a local authority

 Rate: £400 per day umbrella

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Summary

• This is a 5-6 month contract role with a local authority, offering a daily rate of £400 under an umbrella arrangement. The position requires a seasoned professional to deliver high-quality democratic, governance, and procedural support to the Cabinet, committees, panels, scrutiny bodies, elected members, and senior officers. The role involves leading governance processes, aiding executive decision-making, preparing statutory documents, providing constitutional advice, and ensuring the Council fulfills its legal and democratic responsibilities.
  

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and governance support for Cabinet and Executive decision-making processes.
  
• Ensure all Cabinet business adheres to statutory requirements, constitutional provisions, and governance standards.
  
• Advise senior officers and elected members on procedural and constitutional matters.
  
• Maintain, coordinate, and publish the Council's Forward Plan.
  
• Monitor and track key decisions, ensuring compliance with legal notice requirements and governance procedures.
  
• Collaborate with Directors and Heads of Service to identify upcoming decisions.
  

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a Local Authority Democratic Services, Committee Services, Governance, or Scrutiny Services environment.
  
• At least 2 years' direct experience supporting Cabinet, Executive Committees, or senior political decision-making bodies.
  
• ADSO Certificate in Democratic Services Knowledge.
  
• ADSO Diploma in Local Democracy.
  
• Degree or other higher education qualification.
  
• Qualification related to Governance, Public Administration, or Local Government.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours are 37 hours per week.
  
• The role is based at 25 Windsor Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2EJ, United Kingdom, with a work pattern of 2 days remote and 3 days in the office.
  
• The position is a temporary vacancy due to the secondment of the existing post holder.
  
• Payments are made bi-weekly.
  
• The application deadline is 7th October 2026; apply as soon as possible.