Democratic Services Assistant

Location: South Derbyshire District Council, Swadlincote.

Reference: JOB/26/03326

Salary details: £29,542 to £32,046 per annum

Job term: Full Time

Appointment type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 09 November 2026

The Council is seeking to recruit a Democratic Services Assistant to work within the Legal and Democratic Services Section. 

The post would suit applicants who are interested in politics and democracy and in local government generally. 

You will be responsible for assisting with the provision of support to the Council’s elected members, and the Council’s committees, decision making bodies and working groups administered by the Legal and Democratic Services Section. 

You will need to demonstrate good organisational and administrative skills and an understanding of the importance of political sensitivity. 

Flexi Time and Flexible Working Schemes are operated by the Council. 

This post is politically restricted. 

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Dominic Monahan on 07435918391.

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