Democratic Services OfficerLocation: South East England (Hybrid Working) Rate: Competitive day rate (Inside IR35) Contract: Interim - 3 to 6 months, full-time Start: ASAPWe are supporting a local authority in the South East of England in their search for an experienced Democratic Services Officer to provide essential support to the democratic process during a busy period.Key Responsibilities:Provide full administrative and procedural support for a range of council committees (excluding Full Council and Corporate Management Committee).Prepare agendas, coordinate reports, publish meeting papers, and take accurate minutes.Advise committee chairs, members, and officers on procedural and constitutional matters.Ensure meetings are conducted in line with statutory and policy requirements.Maintain accurate records and support democratic transparency and public access to information.Support councillor engagement and development as needed.Ideal Candidate:Previous experience in Democratic Services, Committee Services, or Governance within local government.Strong working knowledge of council meeting protocols and decision-making processes.Excellent minute-taking and document preparation skills.Politically aware, with good interpersonal and communication skills.Comfortable working independently and meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated team and contribute to the smooth running of democratic governance in a dynamic local ..... full job details .....