Democratic & Governance Officer - Apprentice

• Organising meetings, publishing agendas and taking minutes at committee meetings
• Dealing with communications from councillors, members of the public and council officers
• Using MS Teams to deliver hybrid committee meetings and facilitate remote attendance at meetings

• You will be a proactive, organised individual with good attention to detail, with strong communication skills and a keen interest to learn
•  You must have a high standard of written English, grammar, punctuation and spelling, along with excellent active listening skills
• You will have a good working knowledge of using a wide range of IT applications including Microsoft Outlook and Word, with a positive 'can do' attitude
• You will work with colleagues to deliver services efficiently and resolve problems that arise
• You will be able to prioritise and work to deadlines as well as working on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Ideally you will possess the skills to deal with difficult people sensitively and assertively

At Dorset Council, it's not just about the work we do, it's about how we do it. Hear directly from our employees about what makes Dorset Council special in this short video:

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We:

• provide essential services that support over 300,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You will:

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• receive training and development opportunities to help your career progress

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible, if you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.

Find out more about how to apply.