Democratic and Scrutiny Services Officer

Internal applicants can apply for this exciting opportunity via iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS). Once logged in, if you click on the person icon in the top corner of the home screen and then on ‘useful links’, another link will appear called ‘Apply for a Job’ (web recruitment). Should you have any technical issues when applying, please email human.resources@blaby.gov.uk.

Democratic and Scrutiny Services Officer

Scale 4 - (£30,023 - £33,673 per annum)

37 hours per week

Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Do you enjoy working with a wide range of people, managing competing priorities and making a real impact within your community? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a proactive and motivated individual to join our small and supportive Democratic Services team to provide support to our Councillors, the democratic process and the scrutiny function. This varied role sits at the heart of the organisation, working closely with Councillors and senior managers to support high-quality governance, informed decision-making and meaningful scrutiny.

The successful candidate will support Council, Cabinet and Committee meetings, prepare agendas and minutes and provide advice on democratic procedures. You'll also play a key role in supporting Scrutiny meetings, undertaking research, analysing information and helping Councillors develop recommendations that make a positive difference for residents.

We’re looking for an experienced administrator with excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail and the confidence to build effective relationships with Councillors, senior managers and colleagues. You’ll be comfortable managing your own workload, using your initiative and working flexibly, including attendance at evening meetings when required.

If you're looking for a role where no two days are the same and where your work can have a genuine impact on your local community, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits of working with us include a Local Government Pension scheme, exciting career opportunities, flexible working including flexi-time scheme and out of town offices with free car parking and cycle bays. To find out more, click on the link Employee benefits.

We also support hybrid working arrangements with a combination of on-site and home working.

To find out more about the role and what it is like to work for us, please contact Sandeep Tiensa on 0116 272 7640 for an informal discussion.

Blaby District Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all, and we welcome applications from all diversities. We are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people, care leavers and those in the Armed Forces. As a Disability Confident Employer and to show our commitment to Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Further information can be found on our jobs page.

Closing date: 26 November 2026

Interview date: 8 December 2026