Senior Democratic Services Officer
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Job Description
General information
Reference
004643Closing Date
31/08/2025Service Area
Directorate
Chief Executive
Service Area
Democratic Services
Category
Legal - Professional - Legal - Professional
Job Title
Senior Democratic Services Officer
Grade
BBU- 40777
Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)
BBU- 40777
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an experienced and happy team
We are looking for a Senior Democratic Services Officer to join our team.
We are a team who support each other and have a commitment to always working to a high standard.
This is a team who work well together and continually share knowledge and experience so that everyone feels able to grow and develop within a supportive environment.
The successful candidate will bring their own skills and experience of working in a Democratic environment which will be welcomed for new ideas and the ability to confidently be a proactive member of the team from day one.
Working in local government can be demanding and challenging but when working in a supportive environment the challenges are achievable and can be rewarding.
Bedford Borough Council is an authority with a directly elected Mayor a relatively new political administration and many key priorities for the Council and Bedford Borough.
With your existing experience skills and knowledge you will quickly be able to make a proactive contribution to the team and the Council.
For an informal discussion please contact Lesley Blue Manager for Democratic and Electoral Services and Statutory Scrutiny Officer at or Allison Souster Democratic Services Team Leader at
How to apply
When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CVand answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Closing Date: 31st August 2025
Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical
For further information please email
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.
Visa Sponsorship
Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Additional Vacancy Information
Allowance (pro rata for part time roles)
N/A
Work Pattern
37 hours per week
Is this an enhanced DBS role
No
Is this a politically restricted role
Yes
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker
Yes
Location
Bedfordshire
Location
Is this a designated car user position
No
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
