Salary:
£29,675 per annum plus pay award Contract:
Permanent Hours:
37 hours per week West Oxfordshire District Council is focused on enabling a fulfilling and meaningful quality of life for our residents with opportunities for all to flourish. We provide a range of important services including planning, housing, waste and recycling collections, leisure, community safety, and environmental health. The Council has an ambitious Council Plan focused on a range of important priorities including putting residents first, climate and ecological action, affordable housing, and helping our economy to grow. We want to deliver excellent services whilst ensuring the financial sustainability of the Council. About the role… Do you have a strong enthusiasm for local democracy and public service? West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking a dedicated Democratic Services Officer to join our vibrant Democratic Services team. This role is crucial in ensuring our Council operates smoothly and effectively, delivering exceptional service to elected members and the public. Role Highlights: Facilitate Meetings:
Ensure the seamless operation of Council, Executive, committee, sub-committee, and member working group meetings. Provide Expertise:
Offer technical advice and support to officers and members, including the publication of reports and agendas. Engage the Public:
Take minutes, host webcast meetings, and contribute to increasing public engagement with our democratic processes. If you are committed to supporting local governance and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you! You will need to… Communicate effectively at all levels Be customer focused and responsive to their needs Be well organised, prioritise workload and able to manage time effectively Demonstrate commitment and resilience to succeed Remain calm and confident when dealing with challenging customers and environments Special Conditions… Ability to travel BPSS Check This post is designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification by clicking on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below. What can we do for you… Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 29 days after five years’ service and 32 days following 10 years’ continuous service In addition, you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Generous contributory local government pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Terms and conditions apply. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. Deadline for applications: Midnight, Sunday 5th January 2025 Interview date: Friday 10th January 2025 For full details and to apply, please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below.
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£29,675 per annum plus pay award Contract:
Permanent Hours:
37 hours per week West Oxfordshire District Council is focused on enabling a fulfilling and meaningful quality of life for our residents with opportunities for all to flourish. We provide a range of important services including planning, housing, waste and recycling collections, leisure, community safety, and environmental health. The Council has an ambitious Council Plan focused on a range of important priorities including putting residents first, climate and ecological action, affordable housing, and helping our economy to grow. We want to deliver excellent services whilst ensuring the financial sustainability of the Council. About the role… Do you have a strong enthusiasm for local democracy and public service? West Oxfordshire District Council is seeking a dedicated Democratic Services Officer to join our vibrant Democratic Services team. This role is crucial in ensuring our Council operates smoothly and effectively, delivering exceptional service to elected members and the public. Role Highlights: Facilitate Meetings:
Ensure the seamless operation of Council, Executive, committee, sub-committee, and member working group meetings. Provide Expertise:
Offer technical advice and support to officers and members, including the publication of reports and agendas. Engage the Public:
Take minutes, host webcast meetings, and contribute to increasing public engagement with our democratic processes. If you are committed to supporting local governance and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you! You will need to… Communicate effectively at all levels Be customer focused and responsive to their needs Be well organised, prioritise workload and able to manage time effectively Demonstrate commitment and resilience to succeed Remain calm and confident when dealing with challenging customers and environments Special Conditions… Ability to travel BPSS Check This post is designated as politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification by clicking on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below. What can we do for you… Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 26 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 29 days after five years’ service and 32 days following 10 years’ continuous service In addition, you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Generous contributory local government pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements Terms and conditions apply. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years’ employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. Deadline for applications: Midnight, Sunday 5th January 2025 Interview date: Friday 10th January 2025 For full details and to apply, please click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below.
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