Senior Democratic Services Officer

We are looking to recruit a Senior Democratic Services to work as part of our Democratic Services Team at the heart of the Council’s governance function. You will be responsible for servicing a wide range of committees, boards and panels providing procedural and constitutional advice to members and officers. You will support the scrutiny function by being involved in work planning and review work.

You will be politically aware and have relevant experience of working in a Democratic Services or similar environment. Tact, diplomacy and sensitivity are essential qualities.

The team is based at County Hall, Matlock and there will be a need to attend regular committee meetings, which all take place during the working day. This role offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Andrea Bond Democratic Services Manager at andrea.bond@derbyshire.gov.uk.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 5 April 2026

Provisional Interview Date: Week beginning 13 April 2026

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.