Senior Democratic Services Officer

Salary: £38,220 up to £42,839 per annum pro rata
Grade: 7
Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire (Hybrid working available)
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week

About the role

Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Democratic Services Officer to play a key role in supporting the Council’s democratic, decision making and governance processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled democratic services professional with strong knowledge of local government law, governance, constitutional arrangements and committee management to work at the heart of local democracy.

What you will be doing

• Supporting the Council’s democratic and decision making processes, including Council, Executive, regulatory and scrutiny committees and working groups
• Providing professional governance and constitutional advice to members and officers
• Managing and developing the modern.gov decision management system
• Maintaining forward plans, calendars of meetings and scrutiny work programmes
• Supporting overview and scrutiny activities, including task and finish groups
• Providing support to members and the civic function
• Supporting the corporate complaints process

About you

You will be a confident and organised professional with substantial experience in a democratic services or governance environment.

Essential criteria

• Significant experience in democratic services, governance or committee administration
• Strong knowledge of local government legislation, constitutions and political processes
• Experience advising elected members and senior officers
• Experience managing committee management systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and tight deadlines
• Political awareness, discretion, tact and diplomacy

Closing date: 10 May 2026

Interview date:1 and 2 June 2026

Why Join Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council
A great place to work, grow and make a real difference. Join a flexible, supportive council offering great development, strong wellbeing, financial benefits and values that put people first.
Make a real difference in Hinckley & Bosworth.

Benefits
• Flexible working – flexi‑time, hybrid, part‑time and compressed hours (role‑dependent)
• Generous annual leave – 26–33 days + bank holidays
• Career development – training, funded qualifications, apprenticeships, e‑learning
• Strong wellbeing support – EAP & counselling, occupational health, wellbeing sessions
• Financial benefits – competitive pay, cost‑of‑living increases, local government pension scheme
• Salary‑sacrifice schemes – tusker cars, tech, cycle to work
• Relocation package up to £5,000
• Lifestyle discounts – retail, travel, entertainment and more

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.