JOB TITLE Democratic Services Officer
POST NUMBER 000241
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37 hours per week
SALARY RANGE £37,280 to £40,777 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Senior Democratic Services Officer, you will provide a comprehensive range of governance services, including support to various meetings.
The post holder will be responsible for the preparation of committee summonses, agendas, advice during meetings, report preparation and ensuring an accurate and timely record of meetings are made.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have:
• Extensive knowledge of the provisions governing the delivery of the range of individual functions within the remit of Democratic Services.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written that can be adapted for a variety of audiences.
• Working knowledge of all Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and committee management systems.
• A flexible attitude to working hours at evenings and weekends.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunism - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact:
Name Luke Fattorusso
Job Title Head of Democratic Services
Phone Number 01438 242174
Email luke.fattorusso@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 15 September 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing: 22 September 2025
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
