Democratic Services Officer

About the role

Join the Democratic Services Team to support council meetings, the Leader and the Mayor, and contribute to civic engagement programmes across Rushcliffe.

Key responsibilities

• Arrange and support daytime and evening meetings (in‑person, virtual, hybrid), including appointments, agenda preparation and minute taking.
• Live‑stream meetings and use the Modern.Gov committee management system to maintain records of agendas and minutes.
• Provide daily personal assistance to the Leader of the Council and support the Mayor’s civic engagement and event schedule.
• Assist with councillor training, publishing the Forward Plan, updating the Councillors’ Portal and other corporate projects.

Required profile

• Familiarity with the Council’s Constitution and Access to Information Regulations.
• Ability to work with officers at all levels and elected councillors.
• Willingness to undertake occasional out‑of‑hours work.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the Modern.Gov committee management system.
• Knowledge of council governance procedures and information regulations.

What we offer

• Purpose‑built offices with on‑site leisure centre access.
• Free car parking and Rushcliffe Rewards discounts.
• Generous annual leave with buy‑sell options.
• Local Government pension scheme and salary‑sacrifice schemes.
• Flexible and part‑time working arrangements.