Democratic Services Officer

2025-02-11

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Published date: 11 February 2025

Last edited date: 11 February 2025

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Contract summary

Industry

Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 79620000

Location of contract

B70 8SZ

Value of contract

£8,311.68 to £9,315.12

Procurement reference

IT-230-9084-PTDSO-1

Published date

11 February 2025

Closing date

14 February 2025

Closing time

4pm

Contract start date

17 February 2025

Contract end date

17 August 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

What is an open procedure (below threshold)?

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

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Description

Job Title: Democratic Services Officer
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Location: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury, B69 3DE
Contract: Agency up to 6 Months
Pay Rate : £18.72 Per Hour PAYE
Start Date : ASAP
We're looking for two highly motivated and experienced individuals to join Sandwell's friendly Democratic Services Team. It's an exciting time for Democratic Services in Sandwell, with an ambitious change plan underway as we review our constitutional arrangements. We are seeking team members to join us for a 6-month period in a fast-paced environment, where you will play a key role in supporting elected members and officers to ensure effective and efficient decision-making.
The successful candidates will have a solid understanding of local government and the legislative framework surrounding local authority decision-making, along with experience in all aspects of the democratic services role. This includes experience interacting with elected members and officers at all levels of the council, as well as considerable hands-on committee administration experience. Experience in supporting and/or leading scrutiny bodies is also essential. You will assist elected members in identifying areas for improvement, driving policy changes, and enhancing community trust to support the delivery of the Sandwell Plan.
If you are a resilient and flexible team player with initiative, excellent organisational and communication skills, a keen eye for detail, political awareness, a confident and positive disposition, and the ability to work with people at all levels, you might just be the right candidate for this role.
Sandwell is situated at the heart of the West Midlands, just a stone's throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities in a friendly, supportive environment. Our One Team Framework Values and Behaviours have been co-created by staff for staff and shaped by the individual voices of our colleagues.

Closing Date: Friday 14th February 2025-@ 4pm

More information

Links: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/

Additional information on how to apply for this contract
Additional text: You will receive further information regarding invoice terms if your candidate is appointed to this role. Invoices must be sent electronically on a weekly basis to templink_1@sandwell.gov.uk along with your workers authorised timesheet supplied by your agency. Payments are then released 14 days from the date of the invoice.
The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement opportunity, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.
From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the related documents.
To submit your documents, you will be required to opt in.
For a Step-by-Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal.
If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No