Corporate Services and Commercial

Democratic Services Officer – Full Time (36 hours)

Hybrid working but attendance at meetings in Bootle and Southport Town Halls, some in the evenings, will be essential.

Salary Scale H (£36,124-£39,513)

An opportunity has arisen for the right person to join the Democratic Services Team at Sefton Council.

Candidates interested in applying for this post should have experience of working in a committee/democratic services environment and of providing support for local authority meetings, specifically Regulatory Committees. Experience of convening and clerking of Education Admission and Exclusion Appeals would be an advantage.

The post holder will be responsible for servicing a range of meetings involving Councillors, officers and representatives of external organisations/individuals and associated ancillary work. Candidates will have experience of preparing agendas and writing Minutes using a committee management system and have a good understanding of the Local Government Act 2000. A good working knowledge of ICT systems and previous experience of live streaming meetings would be an advantage.

Candidates should also support the One Council approach with a flexible attitude to work. It is a requirement for the successful applicant to work evenings (time off in lieu will be accrued for evening work) and will be expected to provide support at local authority meetings.

Please contact Debbie Campbell, Democratic Services Manager on 0151 934 2254 for more information.

Closing Date: 4 April 2025

Provisional Interiew Date: W/C 14th April 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.