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Democratic Officer (Ref: POS001388)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with relevant experience, to provide high level support to the Council's Democratic process, including acting as Clerk to the Education Admissions Appeals process and providing support to the elections/electoral registration process as and when required. The successful applicant will be part of a Team and will have the ability to research, understand and analyse complex information and have experience of drafting complex reports and of clerking local authority Committee meetings, including the ability to draft clear, concise and accurate Minutes. They will also have experience of the education admission appeals process. They must also have the confidence and personality to establish good working relationships both internal and external to the organisation and be able to address and communicate well with a wide target audience; have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines. The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as: • 32 days Annual Leave (wef 1.4.23) plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working) • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions • Flexi-time scheme • Flexible working • Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes • Staff equality forums • Access to a wide range of training, learning and development • Physiotherapy service • Confidential counselling service • Great wellbeing offer • Cycle to Work Scheme • Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts • Local and National retailer discounts • Arriva Employee Travel Club For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Total Reward Booklet: https://www.darlington.gov.uk/media/17398/total-reward-booklet.pdf For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.