Democratic Services Officer

Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Salary: PO2 £42,771 - £45,750

Contract Type: Full time – Fixed term (12 Months)

Working hours per week: 36 including some evenings

Application Deadline: 16/10/2026

Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC

Reference: 2344

About Us:

Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.

We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.

London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.

The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email [email protected] so we can arrange an alternative application method.

About the role:

This role sits within Democratic Services team and works at the heart of the council’s decision-making process supporting our committees, councillors, and residents. You will work closely with councillors and senior officers to ensure that decisions are properly taken and that the council is held to account by its scrutiny committees and residents.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your experience, skills and ideas to support the political governance of the Council and make a real difference to people’s lives.

This is a fixed-term position, anticipated to last for 12 months. However, applicants should be aware that the duration of the contract may be subject to change. The contract may be terminated with appropriate notice in accordance with the terms of employment.

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