Democratic & Governance Officer

at  Chippenham Town Council

Job Title: Democratic & Governance Officer
Reporting to: Head of Democratic Services & Governance Contract:
Permanent Hours: 37 per week
Location: Chippenham Town Hall
Salary: £28,624 to £30,060, Spinal Column Point 14 to 17

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Chippenham Town Council aims to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and has equal opportunities policies with which you are expected to comply at all times. The Council condemns all forms of harassment and is actively seeking to promote a workplace where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias, irrespective of disability, race, religion or beliefs, nationality, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, gender or marital status.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,624.00-£30,060.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chippenham SN15 3ER
Application deadline: 19/02/202

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To provide effective and proactive administrative and organisational support for all democratic and governance processes.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work collaboratively and maintain a good working relationship with Officers, Councillors and town stakeholders in the achievement of the Councils’ corporate strategic objectives and priorities.
• Work with the Democratic Services Team in the management of the civic and ceremonial budget.
• Attend and support Civic Events, some of which are on evenings or weekends for which Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) will be given.
• Support the Democratic Services Team and deputise as required to cover absences/holidays, including providing comprehensive administrative support to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor in relation to the delivery of their civic duties in the absence of the Democratic and Civic Officer and support the administration of the Local Highways and Footpaths Improvement Group (LHFIG) request forms in the absence of the Democratic and Youth Council officer.