Democratic Services Officer, Chelmsford at Essex County Council

Position	Democratic Services Officer, Chelmsford
Posted	30 Jun 2026
Expired	30 Jul 2026
Company	Essex County Council
Location	Chelmsford \| GB
Job Type	Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Essex County Council for the position of Democratic Services Officer, Chelmsford. If the Democratic Services Officer, Chelmsford vacancy in Chelmsford matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

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Democratic Services Officer

Fixed Term, Part Time

30,295 up to 35,641 per annum (full time equivalent)

Location: Chelmsford

Closing Date: 8th July 2026

Please note this vacancy is available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 12 months

Please note this is a part time position working 29.6 hours per week. The pro rata salary will be 24,236.00 up to 28,512.80 per annum - Job share and other working patterns will be considered.

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The Opportunity

The role of Democratic Services is to deliver effective and high quality member support, committee administration, appeals, election and induction processes and to promote community engagement and understanding of the democratic processes of the Council.

This role operates in the political environment of the authority and requires an understanding of the need for tact and diplomacy alongside a requirement to be accurate in work delivered. The Democratic Services Officer is important to the effective delivery of the democratic process across the Council.

This role will directly provide day to day support to support members of a group. You will be a member of the wider Democracy Team and as such will be multi disciplinary in all aspects of the service provided to support the democratic process.

Accountabilities

Efficient and effective at undertaking essential work within the function. This role is accountable for:
Providing exceptional service delivery by maintaining high standards of quality and quantity of work
Working collaboratively within the function to deliver the best possible outcomes for our customers
Maintain and nurture collaborative relationships in all day to day activity
Continually meet improved levels of service quality
Effective utilisation of digital technologies and innovation within the role
Factors equality and diversity into all daily activities
Factor in risk management as part of daily activities
Maintain a reputation for delivering exemplar customer interactions

The Experience You Will Bring

Educated to an A-level standard including English and Maths at Grade 'C' and above or equivalent by experience

Evidence of continuing professional development and good knowledge in a political or policy environment and Local Government.

Good experience of providing administration support and servicing of high level meetings including writing minutes.

Excellent ICT skills including Microsoft applications and specialist systems. Experience of a Committee Management system is desirable.

Good organisational skills and an ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritise own work, use own initiative and be self motivating.

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise own workload.

Experience of working in a sensitive political environment with the ability to be tactful and diplomatic..

Experience of conducting research and working on projects.

Job Info:

Company: Essex County Council
Position: Democratic Services Officer, Chelmsford
Work Location: Chelmsford
Country: GB

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