Senior Democratic Services Officer (P01745)

Senior Democratic Services Officer
(P01745)

Starting salary £41,992pa with progression to £45,089pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)

37 hours per week (hybrid working and in person evening meetings)

Contract up to 9 months


The Borough of Welwyn Hatfield is unique, with its foundation steeped in history. It is no surprise it is a place where people want to live and work.

In this pivotal role, you will ensure residents of the Borough have access to local democracy whilst upholding the principals of good governance.If you have a genuine interest in democracy and governance, arecommitted to driving change and improving services, this is the role for you.

The successful candidate will become a key member of the Governance Services Team and will provide a comprehensive range of services, includingsupport to various council meetings throughout the municipal year.

You will play a full role in the democratic life of the council: being responsible for the preparation ofcommittee summonses, agendas, provision of advice during meetings, report preparation and ensuring an accurate and timely record of meetings is made.

To be successful in this role, you will need experience ofcommittee administration and have a working knowledge of the democraticdecision-making process.

This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills and meticulous attention to detail. This is a small team, so we need a good team player who welcomes and responds positively to change.

The ability to converse with ease with other staff and members of the public and to provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post.

The role is hybrid - we are looking for somebody to work in our primary office in Welwyn Garden City two days per week, depending on service needs. You will also be required to attend evening meetings.

This post is politically restricted.

We offer the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a defined benefits scheme. Curious about how much a pension with Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council could be worth? Take a look at this public sectorpension calculator to find out.

You will work in an attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City. We offer flexible working, free parking, access to electric pool cars, and a minimum of 25 days annual leave each year. You can see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site hereMy Rewards – Careers

OurCOREvalues — Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent — guide everything we do.

Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.

We recommend downloading the role profile as this will not be available online once the vacancy closes.

Closing date for applications is 2 August 2026
Remote assessments will be held on 6 August 2026
Face to face interviews will be held on 12/13 August 2026