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This is a great opportunity for someone seeking to start a new career in democracy and elections.
If you care about democracy and would like to work both with the public, political parties and councillors to make democracy happen in Barnsley then this is your opportunity. We are looking to recruit someone who has a keen knowledge and interest in Elections. The successful applicant will work well in a team, have good IT skills, and a drive to innovate new ways of providing our service to improve the customer experience.

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St Helens Register Office is looking to appoint two Ceremonies Officers to join the team.
Working in a professional customer-facing front line service, you will assist in providing a first-class registration service for St Helens, which fully meets the needs of its customers and therefore maximum flexibility applies.
Your duties will include conducting all types of ceremonies and completing schedules for marriages and civil partnerships at the Register Office and Approved premises.
We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, who can remain calm under pressure and has the ability to apply complex regulations in a sensitive and customer focused manner. Experience of delivering services directly to the public is essential and the successful candidate must be able to work effectively and flexibly in a busy front line office.
You will be based at St Helens Register Office but will be required to travel to marriage venues and other buildings within St Helens.
It is essential that you possess a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
If you think this role is for you and would like to discuss the above post please contact:
Julie Kelly on 01744 673398
 
Conditions of Service
Working to a contact of 12 hours minimum per annum the post holder will be required to work Saturday’s, Sunday’s and Bank Holidays.
Saturday &amp; Sunday are paid at a flat rate with Bank Holidays attracting enhanced pay.
Minimum hours are 2 hours per ceremony with multiple ceremonies taking place on the same day/shift claimed from the contractual hours any additional hours worked on a Saturday or Sunday are paid at a flat rate.
Any car mileage is paid at the standard rate from base to venue, venue to venue and return to base.
 




Making a Difference
Whatever stage of your career, working in the public sector puts you at the heart of communities. Our workforce provides services to our resident's day in and day out, making a positive impact on people’s lives. We could not do this without the dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce. There are so many reasons to choose to work at St Helens Council including the fantastic range of employee benefits and rewards on offer..<a href="https://jobs.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">St Helens Borough Council | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Home Page</a>


Roles That Matter 

Full Job Description &amp; Person Specification Documents are included with this advert. 

We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
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St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training &amp; progression &amp; staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.


Equality &amp; Diversity
We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles

St Helens Metropolitan Council

Ceremonies Officer

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>Do you have experience of working in a senior governance or democratic services role and are looking to take the next step in your career?We are seeking a passionate and dynamic democratic services professional to manage, co-ordinate and lead our Democratic Services team.&nbsp;Interview date: To be confirmed&nbsp;For an informal discussion, please contact Anthony Soyinka - Head of Democratic Services on 01273 291006.<h2>About the role</h2>Working alongside the Head of Democratic Services, you will lead a dedicated and friendly team, supporting them to deliver the Council’s democratic functions. If you are an established democratic services professional, have a strong track record in governance and are looking for an exciting management role, we would love to hear from you.Brighton &amp; Hove City Council is an established unitary authority with 54 councillors. The ideal candidate will have sound knowledge of local authority constitutions and decision-making processes, along with experience of supporting and advising various committees. You will also have experience of delivering member development and effectively manging school admissions and exclusion appeals. If this sounds like you, and you are passionate about making a positive difference in your role, we look forward to receiving your application.Key Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul>
<li>To lead and co-ordinate discharge of the council’s support to elected Members, including development of the Members and the management of the Democratic Services officers and administrative support.</li>
<li>To develop, lead, co-ordinate and have responsibility for organising all Admission and Exclusion Appeals for community and voluntary aided schools within Brighton &amp; Hove. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>This role is politically restricted. &nbsp;For further information on what this means for employees in post, please click on the document attachment below. Please read our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/how-apply-job-council" target="_blank">Apply for a job at the council</a> pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (<a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/application-form-guidance" target="_blank">Application form guidance</a>) and <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/open-vacancies-and-how-apply-brighton-hove-city-council/supporting-your-job-application/shortlisting-questions-guidance" target="_blank">Shortlisting questions guidance</a> as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.<h2>Additional information</h2>
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours&nbsp;or term-time only.
We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.
For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us" target="_blank">Why work for us&nbsp;</a>
<h2>Company information</h2>Encouraging a diverse workforceOur city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton &amp; Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled or trans.Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/fair-and-inclusive" target="_blank">fair and inclusive</a> actions, our <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/becoming-anti-racist-city" target="_blank">anti-racism strategy</a> and the work we are doing to <a href="https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/jobs/why-work-us/how-we-create-fair-and-inclusive-workplace" target="_blank">encourage a diverse workforce (brighton-hove.gov.uk).</a>

Brighton & Hove City Council

Democratic Services Manager

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SECTION: Democratic Services
SALARY: Grade 7 £36,660 - £41,082 pa
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent&nbsp;
Contract Type: Full Time/&nbsp;Permanent
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Democratic Services Officer to join our team in a key role supporting the democratic processes of the council.
Your responsibilities will include supervising the Democratic Services team, preparing agendas, reports, and minutes for Council meetings, liaising with Members, ensuring legal and procedural compliance and managing records in an efficient way. You will be providing guidance on democratic procedures and developing new ways of working.
If you have great organisation and communication skills and a passion for delivering a high level of service, we’d like to hear from you. Experience of working in a democratic services team is a bonus!
This is a full-time position working 34 hours per week on a permanent contract. This role would be working on a hybrid basis, with the need to attend meetings outside of normal working hours as required.
About Swale Borough Council 
Swale Borough Council is a progressive and ambitious Local Authority, located less than an hour from Central London in an attractive and diverse part of Kent involving urban, rural, and coastal areas. We believe that staff are our most valuable asset, and we’re committed to attracting and retaining the very best. In recent times we have adapted and evolved to meet the current world by introducing a highly flexible hybrid working policy, along with a 34-hour week, recognising that staff wellbeing and work life balance is high on our agenda.
Our Offer
A range of benefits including:
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<li>Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.</li>
<li>Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential &amp; independent information and access to counsellors</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.</li>
<li>Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>
<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to &amp; from work&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Annual flu vaccine</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping</li>
<li>Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals</li>
<li>A professional fee payment, if required for the role</li>
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About You
You will be educated to A-level or equivalent, with experience in a democratic services team or other relevant experience. You will have the ability to interpret the constitution and standing orders, have excellent agenda, report and minute writing skills together with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
You will have the ability to develop working relationships and manage a team, and work efficiently to deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
You will also need to be flexible with the ability to attend work outside normal working hours/evening meetings as required.
Selection Process
Following the submission of your application form, it will be reviewed by the recruiting manager. Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.
Swale Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Jo Millard, Democratic &amp; Electoral Services Manager, 01795 417360.
To apply for the position, please click on the apply link above and complete the online application form or apply by phone on 01622 602555.
Closing Date: &nbsp;Monday 3 November 2025
Interview Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025

Swale Borough Council

Senior Democratic Services Officer

Job Description Job Title:&nbsp;Senior Democratic Services Officer&nbsp; Salary:&nbsp;£39,027&nbsp;– £44,463&nbsp;per annum Grade:&nbsp;E&nbsp; Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent &nbsp; Working Hours:&nbsp;37 hours per week&nbsp; About the Department&nbsp; Democratic Services are the hub of committee and decision making at the council, working with officers and elected politicians to deliver democracy for Thurrock.&nbsp; About the Role: Thurrock Council is entering an exciting time for its Governance services. Following a restructure of the central governance team in 2024 Thurrock Council is looking to recruit a Democratic Services Officer to join its expanded team to provide impeccable support to a range of committees and governance processes, including the Health and Well-being Board. &nbsp; The successful candidate will have experience or knowledge of Democratic Services or governance in local government, as well as providing evidenced high quality support to committees and governance processes such as petitions and call-ins. Good interpersonal skills are a must and you’ll be expected to be an effective communicator across the organisation, from residents and report authors to senior managers and politicians. &nbsp; Working in a growing, stimulating and friendly team you will undertake the day to day duties of the Democratic Services team, including administrating our online committee system, publishing agendas and researching issues for time limited projects on behalf of committees. You will be able to work strategically to ensure the team’s work is undertaken effectively and to a good quality.&nbsp;You must be confident in dealing with councillors and officers and possess good ICT, English language and time management skills. Having a relevant Democratic Services qualification is desirable. &nbsp; An analytical mind, experience of supporting council committees, and a sound understanding of local government and governance is highly desirable. You will be involved in preparing agendas, reports, and minutes, organising meetings and assisting with maintenance of work plans.&nbsp; DBS Check:&nbsp;None. Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;16th October 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;2nd November 2025 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Jenny Shade - Principal Democratic Services Officer <a href="mailto:jshade@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">jshade@thurrock.gov.uk</a> or 01375 652031 To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ef9GRT-Bh3tOrSmjacvqaw8BqB816URUb7ym7NkdW-y5-A?e=HUePLT" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.&nbsp; About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Rochford District Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.&nbsp;
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts
<h4>Our culture and values</h4>
We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day-to-day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.
<h4>The job role</h4>
As Civic Chauffeur, you will be responsible for transporting the Chairman and Civic party to official engagements, ensuring timely arrivals through effective route planning and providing courteous support throughout events. You will also assist with the care and security of the Chains of Office, maintain the Civic vehicle to a high standard, and support the Civic Officer in hosting events.
The role also includes administrative tasks, photography for Civic records, and occasionally deputising for the Civic Officer. This is a key role in representing the Council at public functions and supporting the smooth delivery of Civic events.
<h4>About you</h4>
The role can involve long and unsociable hours, so the successful candidate must be flexible about their working pattern and willing to work variable shifts, including evenings and weekends, sometimes at short notice. You must hold a full, clean driving licence and be confident in planning routes and driving to a high standard. While previous chauffeuring experience is desirable, full training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is positive, hardworking, and reliable, with a professional and courteous manner. You should be comfortable working independently, take pride in your appearance and conduct, and be willing to support the wider Democratic Services team when needed.
For an informal chat please call Claire Mayhew on 01702 546366 or Oksana Sashchuk on 01702 546366
Closing date: Monday 03 November 2025 at 09:00am

Civic Chauffeur & Support Officer

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Dover District Council is the host Authority for the East Kent Audit Partnership. The succesful candidate will be employed by Dover District Council.
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The East Kent Audit Partnership (EKAP) operates between Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone &amp; Hythe, and Thanet councils.
The Internal Audit Service is provided to the councils by a single team of eight audit staff.
Dover District Council is the host Authority and are currently looking for an additional Auditor who can expect to work across the four councils within the partnership as well as working on assignments for PartnershipOne (formerly East Kent Services). A Local Government Review is currently underway and the number of authorities and breadth of audits the EKAP covers may change in the future.
Who are we looking for?
To be the right candidate you should ideally have experience in local government internal audit in a partnership arrangement, coupled with a relevant auditing or accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT or IIA).&nbsp;
It is essential that you have excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, have a ‘common sense’ approach and the ability to be tactful and diplomatic.
You will also need excellent ICT skills as you will need to be quick to learn new systems. You should be able to plan your own workload, be effective working remotely and acorss different partner sites, and work equally well on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
You will need to develop your understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards for your work to comply with professional standards and the code of ethics. Travel between partner sites will also be required.
The role
The work is project based and there is an agreed brief and time allocation for each individual assignment. This could be at any of the four council sites, including main council offices or satellite offices and depots.
Whilst you will have a “home” base, you can expect to work at all four authorities, for which a mileage allowance is applicable. Each assignment is allocated according to the best match between the skills and experience within the team and the requirements of the brief or area of expertise.&nbsp;
Each assignment requires the Auditor to understand the business focus, the audit role, the structure and formulation of the control environment, risk management and corporate governance requirements.
In exchange for your skills and professionalism we offer flexible working hours, great variety and a broad scope for a person with a naturally enquiring mind who is keen to see the best value for money achieved with public spending.
To find out more&nbsp;
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact&nbsp;either the Head of the Audit Partnership, Christine Parker on 01304 872160, or via email <a href="mailto:christine.parker@dover.gov.uk" target="_blank">christine.parker@dover.gov.uk</a> ; or
the Deputy Head for Thanet and Dover; Simon Webb on 01304 872367, or via email, <a href="mailto:simon.webb@dover.gov.uk" target="_blank">simon.webb@dover.gov.uk</a> ;or
the Deputy Head for Folkestone &amp; Hythe, PartnershipOne and Canterbury, Chris Parker on 01304 872412 or via email, <a href="mailto:chris.parker@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">chris.parker@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>
Closing Date:&nbsp;31st October 2025
Interview Date:&nbsp; 13th November 2025
A full job description is available via the link below. 
In order to apply, please click the link below. Applications are via the Dover District Council website.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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