Democratic Services Officer SA

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Job Title: Democratic Services Officer Rate of Pay: ?17.06 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DE Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Temporary (Agency) 12 weeks with a view to extend Brief description: Sandwell Council is looking to appoint Democratic Services Officers to join our Democratic Services Unit at an exciting time. We're looking for candidates with a minimum of 3 years' experience to support local democracy and make Sandwell's Vision 2030 a reality through the implementation of the Council's Corporate Plan and the delivery of its Improvement Plan. Working at the centre of the organisation, you will contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of the Council's governance arrangements, working with politicians and senior officers across all departments. We're looking for someone highly motivated with a working knowledge of local authority decision making structures and processes, and an appetite to contribute to our change programme. You will be expected to provide advice on the interpretation and operation of the legislative framework around local authority decision making and the Council's Constitution. You will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Teams and other virtual meeting platforms as well as knowledge of governance and meetings management systems. You will need to be a flexible team player with excellent organisational and communication skills, political awareness, a confident and positive disposition and the ability to work with people at all levels. A number of our Committee meetings are held in the evening therefore you must be prepared to work outside of regular office hours. The Council is currently operating a combination of working from home with attendance at offices in line with business need. No DBS required. This is a politically restricted post. Inside IR35. Qualification requirements: o GCSE Maths and English o Educated to Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject. o A Diploma in Democratic Knowledge (or equivalent). You will need to include your agency on cost details to each submission. Stated rates must be inclusive of all known costs. Please can the agencies send over a CV, 2x up to date references and a copy of Terms and Conditions. Please note this advert is also out with our Master Vendor. You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be a... Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Delivery Notes The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No