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Councillor and Civic Support Officer Derby, England

Derby City Council

Full Time Derby, England 25878 - 28371 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Application closing date

18/09/2023

Working Pattern

As specified

Salary

Grade F £25,878 - £28,371 a year

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Democratic & Electoral

Attachments

Blank

Job description

Directorate: Corporate Resources

Hours: 37 hours a week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: The Council House

Are you interested in working with the Council’s political leaders and supporting the historic office of the Mayor of the City of Derby? Derby City Council is seeking a Councillor and Civic Support Officer, who will be responsible for providing a range of services to Councillors and the Mayor’s Office.

Candidates will have excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to manage complex and competing workloads; and be able to demonstrate an understanding of modern and efficient records management practices.

Whilst not essential criteria, any applicant who can demonstrate experience of working in a political environment, managing projects or co-ordinating public events would be considered favourably.

Working as part of the Councillor and Civic Support team, you will collectively deliver projects relating to service modernisation and co-ordinate actions identified within the departmental Business Plan, with a significant focus on digitisation. Together, you will be responsible for ensuring the Mayor of Derby is provided with a modern and efficient support service, as well as ensuring major events in the Civic Calendar are planned and delivered to a high standard. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and be confident acting on their own initiative when necessary.

The role forms part of the Democracy Service, which also includes responsibility for the Council’s constitutional decision-making processes and the delivery of citywide elections. As part of a wider team, you may be asked to be involved in these areas of the Council’s business.

The role requires a willingness to work outside of regular office hours on occasion, including attendance at evening meetings or civic events held at the weekend.

In return for your hard work and commitment, you will be entitled to access the Council’s flexible hours scheme and enjoy the benefits of hybrid working. We also offer a competitive salary and a host of other benefits: these include support for your continuous professional development, generous annual leave entitlement, membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme, and more. For a comprehensive overview of what we offer, please visit our website: https://www.derby.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers

For an informal discussion, please contact Jody Shelton, Councillor and Civic Support Manager, on 01332 643652 or Alex Hough, Head of Democracy, on 01332 643643.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job. For reasons connected with a particular need of the Council it may be appropriate, subject to approval, to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade.

Please be aware that where there are staff within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.

Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form.

Quick Tip! Remember to align your personal statement to the Essential Criteria in the Person Specification

Please be aware that where there are staff within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.

The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 11 September. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interview date to be confirmed

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