Democratic Services Apprentice

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The apprentice will be working as part of our small Democratic Services Team. Each year, we ensure that council’s 100+ meetings are conducted efficiently and lawfully. You will need to be able to engage with a wide group of people including our councillors, senior members of staff and members of the public. You will get to know a wide range of colleagues from across the council.

Specific tasks you may undertake include:

• Making sure that council meeting rooms are set up correctly
• Help produce and circulate agendas to meet legal requirements
• Keep District, Parish and Town Councillor records up to date
• Respond to queries from councillors and the public in person, on the phone and by e-mail
• Support the induction of new councillors following the elections in May 2027

Please note that Democratic Services team is a small team, who are expected to serve all councillors, regardless of their political affiliation and so act in a “politically neutral” way. The role will be expected to support some evening meetings but we offer flexible working to assist. Whilst we do offer the opportunity to work from home some days, you will regularly be required to be present in our Market Harborough offices to post agendas and set up meetings.

For futher infromation please visit https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000062962