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Democratic Services and Legal Support Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Location:

Harlow - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 19 September 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 17 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

2 months contract with a local authority

Rate: 24.21 per hour umbrella

Summary

This is a 2-month contract opportunity with a local authority offering a rate of 24.21 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. The role involves delivering professional efficient and comprehensive support for democratic services and legal functions within the Council. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth administration of meetings for the Council Committees Sub-Committees Panels and Working Groups. This position is crucial for upholding good governance maintaining precise records coordinating decision-making processes and advising on Council business conduct.

Responsibilities

Organize coordinate and provide clerical support for Council Committee Sub-Committee Panel and Working Group meetings.
Prepare and distribute agendas reports minutes and related documents.
Offer procedural advice and guidance on Council business and governance issues.
Ensure effective administration of meetings for elected Members and officers.
Manage committee work programmes and ensure timely progression of actions.
Maintain and update the Councils electronic governance and committee management systems.
Record track and monitor decisions made by Committees Sub-Committees Panels and Working Groups.
Ensure governance records are accurate accessible and compliant with Council procedures.
Support the implementation and follow-up of committee resolutions and actions.

Requirements:

Previous experience in Democratic Services Governance Committee Services Legal Support or a similar administrative role.
Professional experience servicing and attending committee meetings.
Experience liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders including senior officers Members and external partners.
Educated to A-Level standard or possess equivalent experience.
Demonstrated capability in providing strong administrative and governance support.

Additional Information

Working hours are 37.50 hours per week.
The role offers flexibility for remote or hybrid working depending on service needs.
Payments are made on a bi-weekly schedule.
The application deadline is 21st September 2026; apply as soon as possible.

Required Skills:

To provide a professional efficient and comprehensive democratic services and legal support function to the Council ensuring the effective administration of Council Committee Sub-Committee Panel and Working Group meetings

Required Education:

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