Ref. JB34

Administrator – Democratic Support Officer

  • Location: Oldbury, England
  • Salary: £18 - £18 per hour
  • Type: Temporary / Full Time

Seven Social Care are looking for Democratic Support Officers in Oldbury.

This role is working 37 Hours per week based at Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE.

Responsibilities:

  • Sandwell Council is looking to appoint Democratic Services Officers to join our Democratic Services Unit at an exciting time.

  • We’re looking for candidates with a minimum of 3 years’ experience to support local democracy and make Sandwell’s Vision 2030 a reality through the implementation of the Council’s Corporate Plan and the delivery of its Improvement Plan. 

  • Working at the centre of the organisation, you will contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of the Council’s governance arrangements, working with politicians and senior officers across all departments.

  • We’re looking for someone highly motivated with a working knowledge of local authority decision making structures and processes, and an appetite to contribute to our change programme. You will be expected to provide advice on the interpretation and operation of the legislative framework around local authority decision making and the Council’s Constitution. 

  • A number of our Committee meetings are held in the evening therefore you must be prepared to work outside of regular office hours. The Council is currently operating a combination of working from home with attendance at offices in line with business need. 

Requirements:

  • GCSE Maths and English
  • Educated to Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • A Diploma in Democratic Knowledge (or equivalent).

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