Riada Resourcing

Phone Number: 02870326600
Email: info@riadaresourcing.com
Web: www.riadaresourcing.com

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Democratic Services Officer to join a busy public sector team based in Craigavon. This role plays a key part in supporting Council meetings and Elected Members by providing high-level administrative, governance, and organisational support. About the role: £16.89 per hour Monday to Friday (flexible working available) 37 hours a week Location: Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre (with travel across the Borough as required) Temporary, 3 months (with possible extension)

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and accurate administrative support to Council, Committees, and Working Groups.
• Prepare and issue meeting agendas, reports, and minutes in line with governance procedures.
• Attend meetings, take detailed records of proceedings, and follow up on decisions and actions.
• Offer guidance on Standing Orders, governance protocols, and meeting procedures.
• Support Elected Members with correspondence, research requests, and IT assistance.
• Manage and maintain committee management systems, video conferencing tools, and confidential records.
• Process Member expense claims, purchase orders, and invoices accurately and in line with policy.
• Liaise with government departments, statutory agencies, and external stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Five GCSE’s (Grades A - C) or equivalent/comparable including Mathematics and English Language. Applicants must list all subjects, grades and level attained
• Two years’ experience working in a busy office environment to include providing a range of administrative support, including use of Microsoft Word.
• One year’s experience of minute taking and servicing meetings of formal Committees OR senior executives OR board meetings involving up to 25 attendees (including production of minutes)
• OCR Level 2 Award in Text Processing (Business Professional) (Text Production and Word Processing) or OCR/RSA Stage II Typing/Word Processing (Parts 1 & 2) or equivalent.
• Strong administrative and communication skills.