If you are looking for the opportunity to start a career in local government, this maybe the  role for you! 

This is a development role within the democratic services team to build capacity and to enable workforce planning by providing direct support to the Service Manager and Senior Democratic Services Officers while developing a wide area of knowledge within the service area by working alongside an experienced and knowledgeable team.

You will be required to provide support to the council democratic processes, principally decision-making arrangements involving elected Members; this includes supporting a range of meetings (committees, sub-committees, working parties, etc.). The role provides reliable advice and support to Members and others as necessary to ensure that all procedures comply with the requirements of relevant legislation and the Council’s Constitution.

It would be helpful to have a good knowledge of the law relating to Council committee meetings and have experience of supporting committees within a political environment but not essential as training and support will be provided to develop into the role. You must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be committed to team working, and have a flexible approach to work.  This post holder must be available to work "out of the normal office hours" during the week as dictated by the requirements of the service ie. Committee meetings commence at 6.30pm.

For an informal discussion, please contact Lesley Blue, Service Manager for Democratic and Electoral Services at Lesley.blue@bedford.gov.uk

Closing date: 20th October 2024

Interviews will be held week commencing 4th November 2024.

How to apply

When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

·      a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

·      a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces

Disabled applicants

Bedford Borough Council is  a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.