Democratic Services Officer

About Hillingdon

Hillingdon Council: Putting our residents first.

About the job

We are looking for an exceptional candidate to play a vital role in the effective and efficient operation of the Council’s democratic processes. Confident in a political environment, your main responsibilities will be: ● Wide-ranging support to elected Members in their various roles;

● Servicing a range of Committee meetings to a high standard and ensuring open and accountable decision making in line with our Constitution;

● Engaging with local residents and partner organisations, actively involving them in local decision-making, in particular through our petitions process;

● Undertaking research, production and commissioning of high quality reports to Members and Officers on a range of matters and;

● Support and champion the effective operation of the Overview and Scrutiny function, shaping policy development and review at Member-Level.

About the person

With energy, good communication skills and the ability to think and act beyond traditional boundaries you will be a well-organised person with the ability to work flexible hours. Ideally, you will have relevant successful experience in local government, public sector or board-level environment.

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