Governance & Democratic Services Officer

Job title: Governance & Democratic Services Officer

Company: Mid & East Antrim Borough Council


Job description: Job Description:A permanent vacancy currently exists within Mid and East Antrim Borough Council for the following posts and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates:-Governance and Democratic Services Officer
37 hours per week
Scale PO2, SCP 31-34 Currently £41,771 – £45,091.
Location: The location of this post will be confirmed upon appointment and flexibility to be based across the Borough will be required.MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
This role sits within the new Business Support division within the newly created Corporate & Support Services Directorate.
Reporting to the Governance & Democratic Services Manager you will be responsible for the organisation and administration of meetings of Full Council, its Committees in accordance with the Standing Orders, regulation and best practice.
You will advise members and officers on the application of the Council’s Standing Orders. You and your team will support the induction, training and development of elected members.
You will, along with your team, act as lead officers for managing the Council’s scrutiny function.​​​PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information, which has been sought, will be considered.The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form.It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria.Applications will only be accepted on the application forms provided; Curriculum Vitaes will not be accepted.Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 4.00pm.

Expected salary: £41771 – 45091 per year

Location: Antrim

Job date: Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:16:25 GMT

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