Democratic Services Development Officer
Democratic Services Development Officer
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Job Description
General information
Reference
004675Closing Date
31/08/2025Service Area
Directorate
Chief Executive
Service Area
Governance
Category
Legal - Professional - Legal - Professional
Job Title
Democratic Services Development Officer
Grade
BBU08
Salary Range ( pro rata for part time roles)
BBU- 34434
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
If you are looking for the opportunity to start a career in local government this maybe the role for you. You will be working with a supportive and friendly team. You will be able to develop your career and skills through learning alongside experienced colleagues.
This is a development role within the democratic services team to build capacity and to enable workforce planning by providing direct support to the Service Manager and Senior Democratic Services Officers while developing a wide area of knowledge within the service area by working alongside an experienced and knowledgeable team.
You will be required to provide support to the council democratic processes principally decision making arrangements involving elected Members. This includes supporting a range of meetings such as committees sub committees working parties etc.
The role provides reliable advice and support to Members and others as necessary to ensure that all procedures comply with the requirements of relevant legislation and the Councils Constitution.
Closing Date:31st August 2025
Interview Date(s): W/C 8th September 2025
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.
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
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.
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 a 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 Bedford Borough Council Recruitment Bedford
Location
Is this a designated car user position
No
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
