Senior Democratic Services Officer (P01745)

Senior Democratic Services Officer
(P01745)

Starting salary £41,992pa with progression to £45,089pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)

37 hours per week (hybrid working and in person evening meetings)

Permanent contract


The Borough of Welwyn Hatfield is unique, with its foundation steeped in history. It is no surprise it is a place where people want to live and work.

In this pivotal role, you will ensure residents of the Borough have access to local democracy whilst upholding the principals of good governance.If you have a genuine interest in democracy and governance, are committed to driving change and improving services, this is the role for you.

The successful candidate will become a key member of the Governance Services Team and will provide a comprehensive range of services, includingsupport to various council meetings throughout the municipal year.

You will play a full role in the democratic life of the council: being responsible for the preparation ofcommittee summonses, agendas, provision of advice during meetings, report preparation and ensuring an accurate and timely record of meetings is made.

To be successful in this role, you will need experience of committee administration and have a working knowledge of the democraticdecision-making process.

This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. This is a small team, so we need a good team player who welcomes and responds positively to change.

The ability to converse with ease with other staff and members of the public and to provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.

The role is hybrid - we are looking for somebody to work in our primary office in Welwyn Garden City two days per week.

OurCOREvalues —Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — underpin how we work and what we stand for.

Working in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, we offer flexible working arrangements, access to electric pool cars, as well as the Local Government pension scheme and generous annual leave.You can see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site hereMy Rewards – Careers

Please note that we do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK.

Closing date for applications is 12 January 2026
Remote assessments will be held on 16 January 2026
Face to face interviews will be held on 22 January 2026

Keywords:

Governance, Councillors, Democratic, Committee, Agendas, Decision Making, Hybrid, Working, Hertfordshire, Welwyn Hatfield, local government