Democratic Services Assistant

Democratic Services Assistant

 

Directorate:           Resources

Department:         Electoral, Democratic and Civic Services

Salary:                   Grade C - £24,790 to £25,584 per year

Contract:               Permanent

Hours:                   37 hours per week

Location:               Ilkeston Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP

Hybrid working available

 

An Excellent Opportunity to Join Local Government Administration

Would you like to gain experience working in local government administration?  This is your chance to join our Electoral, Democratic and Civic Services team and play a pivotal role in supporting the council's decision-making processes.

 

About the Role

As part of our small and friendly team, you will be at the heart of local democracy. Your primary responsibility will be to provide administrative support to the Electoral, Democratic and Civic Services team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Key tasks include organising meetings, supporting councillors, committees, and officers, and maintaining the council's constitutional processes.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Arranging and Coordinating Meetings: Ensure meetings are scheduled, documented, and effectively managed.
• Supporting Councillors and Committees: Provide essential support to elected members and committee operations.
• Administrative Excellence: Help officers to produce high-quality documents and handle sensitive issues with professionalism and courtesy.

 

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an energetic and innovative thinker who thrives under pressure and can manage multiple demands. While experience in a similar environment is desirable, it is not essential if you possess the following skills:

• Excellent Communication Skills: Both written and oral.
• Strong Customer Service Skills: Demonstrating outstanding interpersonal abilities.
• Quick Learner: Ability to pick up new tasks swiftly.
• Effective Under Pressure: Capable of prioritising work to meet strict deadlines.
• Attention to Detail: Producing accurate and high-quality documents.

 

Additional Information

• Evening Meetings: You will be required to attend evening meetings occasionally (from 6.30 pm).
• Location – On occasion, you may be required to work at either of our Town Halls in Long Eaton or Ilkeston.

 

Apply Now

If you are looking to gain valuable experience in local government administration and have the skills we are looking for, we encourage you to apply.

 

Benefits of Working for Us

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:

• Generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year
• Free workplace car parking within the Borough
• Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development
• Family friendly flexible and hybrid/home working policies available
• Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) plus access to a salary sacrifice scheme for added voluntary pension contributions
• Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme
• Access to an employee benefits scheme

 

For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity please contact Danielle Hughes, Head of Law and Governance on 0115 907 1136. 

 

Why Choose Erewash Borough Council?

Erewash Borough Council offers an exciting and promising future for those who want to make a real impact in the public sector. We are a small and friendly council with big ambitions, committed to making a significant impact in our community.  Conveniently situated between Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester, we benefit from good transport links, making your commute easy and efficient. 

 

The closing date for applications is 9 February 2025 at midnight. 

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply with a CV and a supporting statement, clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role.  

 

You will be requested to provide some basic information before you upload your CV.

 

For further information about working for Erewash Borough Council and how to apply for this job please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html

 

Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6000 (24 hr. voicemail) or e-mail: jobs@erewash.gov.uk

 

If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account.  If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.

 

The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

 

The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

 

Please ensure that you make it clear on your application form that you wish to be considered under these criteria.