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Job Information
Northumberland County Council is looking for a committed, confident and forward-thinking Assistant Democratic Services Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the Council's strategic decision-making processes within Democratic Services. In this challenging and varied post, you will work with the Team on a range of Committees and Working Groups and on wider democratic processes.
Tasks will include arranging and supporting meetings, drafting minutes and briefing papers and providing procedural advice to Members and officers. You will possess excellent communication, negotiation and IT skills, with strong political awareness and the ability to analyse problems and issues.
The ability to manage a diverse workload to deadlines, work to agreed procedures and translate complex information into clear, concise minutes is essential.
Experience of working in an administration role in a local authority or similar organisation would be an advantage as would an understanding of the legislative framework of local authority decision making.
This post is designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
If you are interested in this post and you would like an informal chat, please contact Karon Hadfield on 01670 622610.
Why choose us?
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Northumberland County Council is looking for a committed, confident and forward-thinking Assistant Democratic Services Officer.
This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the Council's strategic decision-making processes within Democratic Services. In this challenging and varied post, you will work with the Team on a range of Committees and Working Groups and on wider democratic processes.
Tasks will include arranging and supporting meetings, drafting minutes and briefing papers and providing procedural advice to Members and officers. You will possess excellent communication, negotiation and IT skills, with strong political awareness and the ability to analyse problems and issues.
The ability to manage a diverse workload to deadlines, work to agreed procedures and translate complex information into clear, concise minutes is essential.
Experience of working in an administration role in a local authority or similar organisation would be an advantage as would an understanding of the legislative framework of local authority decision making.
This post is designated as a politically restricted post in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
If you are interested in this post and you would like an informal chat, please contact Karon Hadfield on 01670 622610.
Why choose us?
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.
Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
