Democratic Services Officer / Trainee

Derbyshire Limited; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Democratic Services Officer to join its Elections and Democratic Services team. This role involves servicing regulatory committees and requires excellent communication, organisation, and teamwork skills. Candidates should be able to attend evening meetings and possess the right to work authorization. The position offers flexible working options and promises excellent personal and professional development opportunities, all set in a desirable location.

Benefits

Flexible/Hybrid Working

Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Democratic Services environment required for Grade 5 but not for Grade 4.
• Must possess the necessary right to work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Servicing the Authority’s regulatory committees.
• Adaptability to cover other areas of work.
• Attend evening meetings regularly and be available outside normal office hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Organised

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to work as a Democratic Services Officer as part of the Elections and Democratic Services team at the heart of Amber Valley Borough Council’s decision‑making process.

Previous experience of working within a Democratic Services environment is required for the Grade 5 post but not for the Grade 4, Trainee post as full training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

The post involves an interesting range of duties, primarily in relation to servicing the Authority’s regulatory committees, but the post‑holder will need to be adaptable and flexible, as there is a requirement to cover other areas of work from time to time.

Requirements and attributes

• You will be committed to public service and democracy and must be organised, accurate, able to work under pressure to fixed deadlines, and a genuine team player with excellent communication skills, including an ability to liaise with Elected Members and senior officers.
• Applicants must be able to attend evening meetings on a regular basis and to be otherwise available as and when required outside normal office hours.
• Previous experience of working within a Democratic Services environment is required for the Grade 5 post but not required for the Grade 4, Trainee post as full training and support will be provided.
• Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, sponsorship or assumption of an employment visa is not available.

Benefits

• Flexible/Hybrid Working
• Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• A great location in a World Heritage Site
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to make a difference

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 15 February 2026 at Midnight. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.

To apply, please visit Amber Valley Borough Council’s website at: www.ambervalley.gov.uk/jobs. CVs are not accepted.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.