Role Summary & Benefits

About you:

You will be an effective communicator with the ability to work at a variety of levels including with senior officers, members and the public. You will be organised and self-motivated with the ability to manage competing deadlines.

About the role:

The role of Democratic Services Officer is to support the governance of the council through exceptional administrative skills and the ability to provide procedural advice both through research and during committee meetings. In addition the role will require work related to Local Government Reorganisation.

About the team:

The Democratic Services Team is a small team who work together to ensure all aspects of the democratic function of the council are supported and managed in accordance with legislation and local practice.

What next?

If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page.

Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Democratic Services Manager Liz Smith on Liz.Smith@exeter.gov.uk

We reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.

Our commitment

At Exeter City Council we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

To support this commitment we will strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes, irrespective of the reason.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.