Senior Democratic Services Officer

Senior Democratic Services Officer

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
Salary: £38,220 up to £42,839 per annum pro rata
Grade: 7
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire (Hybrid working available)
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week

About the role
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Democratic Services Officer to play a key role in supporting the Councils democratic, decision making and governance processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled democratic services professional with strong knowledge of local government law, governance, constitutional arrangements and committee management to work at the heart of local democracy.

What you will be doing
Supporting the Councils democratic and decision making processes, including Council, Executive, regulatory and scrutiny committees and working groups
Providing professional governance and constitutional advice to members and officers
Managing and developing the decision management system
Maintaining forward plans, calendars of meetings and scrutiny work programmes
Supporting overview and scrutiny activities, including task and finish groups
Providing support to members and the civic function
Supporting the corporate complaints process

About you

You will be a confident and organised professional with substantial experience in a democratic services or governance environment.
Essential criteria

Significant experience in democratic services, governance or committee administration
Strong knowledge of local government legislation, constitutions and political processes
Experience advising elected members and senior officers
Experience managing committee management systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and tight deadlines
Political awareness, discretion, tact and diplomacy

Closing date: 10 May 2026

Interview date:1 and 2 June 2026

Why Join Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
A great place to work, grow and make a real difference. Join a flexible, supportive council offering great development, strong wellbeing, financial benefits and values that put people first.
Make a real difference in Hinckley & Bosworth.
Benefits

Flexible working flexi-time, hybrid, part-time and compressed hours (role-dependent)
Generous annual leave 2633 days + bank holidays
Career development training, funded qualifications, apprenticeships, e-learning
Strong wellbeing support EAP & counselling, occupational health, wellbeing sessions
Financial benefits competitive pay, cost-of-living increases, local government pension scheme
Salary-sacrifice schemes tusker cars, tech, cycle to work
Relocation package up to £5,000
Lifestyle discounts retail, travel, entertainment and more

Hinckley & Bosworth - A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

We welcome applications from all of the community. xwzovoh
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.