Peterborough City investing in Governance

All about the Role

Peterborough City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Democratic Services Officers to join our Legal and Governance Directorate and play a key role in supporting effective, transparent and lawful decision‑making across the Council.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of local democracy, providing high‑quality committee and governance support to elected Members, senior officers and external partners. You will be responsible for agenda planning, convening and supporting formal meetings, issuing agendas, recording proceedings, and producing accurate minutes, decisions and recommendations for Council, Cabinet, regulatory and scrutiny committees.

The role requires the provision of clear, confident and impartial governance and constitutional advice, often in politically sensitive environments. You will support the implementation of the Council's Constitution, help resolve complex procedural issues, maintain committee work programmes, and ensure full compliance with statutory and constitutional requirements. You will also contribute to member and officer training and keep abreast of legislative developments and best practice in democratic governance.

We are looking for someone with strong experience of committee administration, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a high level of attention to detail. You must be able to analyse and interpret legislation, manage competing deadlines, and work flexibly to support meetings outside normal office hours. Experience of local government decision‑making and committee management systems is essential.

In return, we offer a varied and rewarding role, the opportunity to be at the heart of high‑profile decision‑making, and the chance to develop your expertise within a committed and professional Democratic Services team.

For a chat about whats involved Contact Simon Hill, Constitution and Democratic Services Manager on 01733 384637 Email simon.hill@peterborough.gov.uk

All about our Benefits 
We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme… 

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes 
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)  
• Access to car lease scheme 
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances 
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings 
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth 
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day 
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network 
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards 

All about our Commitments 
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are disabled and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk  we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.