Vacancy ID:
2109
Department:
Legal & Civic Services Department
Section:
Governance and Compliance
Contract type:
Permanent
Vacancy type:
Full-time
Salary:
£30,518 - £32,061 per annum
Vacancy closing date:
29 Jun 2026: Before 12 midnight

About the role

There is currently one permanent, full time post.

As females are currently known to be under-represented in this job group, in Belfast City Council, applications from this group would be particularly welcome.

And as young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under-represented in Belfast City Council, applications from these groups would be particularly welcome.

As part of our commitment to equality of opportunity we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Belfast City Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. 

You will be responsible to the Governance and Compliance Manager through the Democratic Services and Governance Manager / Democratic Services and Governance Coordinator for the administration of the democratic business of council, supporting effective governance in accordance with Standing Orders and any relevant regulations and legislation.

You will be responsible for supporting a comprehensive quality support service, including the provision of information and advice on matters relating to all aspects of Elected Member requirements within Belfast City Council, in conjunction with the appropriate officer.

You will Support the democratic methods and practices, contributing to the development and implementation of improvements, as appropriate, to the service plan including service’s digitalisation, process definition and governance within Democratic Services, to maximise its efficiency and effectiveness, in conjunction with the appropriate officer.

You will support the operating and correctly configuring all Democratic Services audio, visual and other necessary equipment to support the democratic process of the council, to include broadcasting, remote meeting as and when required.

You will support the City Solicitor / Democratic Services and Governance Manager to organise all elections in respect of which the Chief Executive is Deputy Returning Officer, providing advice to members of the council and prospective candidates on election procedures.


About the department

The Legal and Civic Services Department provides expert legal, governance, and civic support to the council. This includes:

  • Delivering a full range of legal services to ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
  • Overseeing corporate governance arrangements to uphold transparency and accountability.
  • Supporting elected members and civic dignitaries in fulfilling their roles.
  • Managing the Registrar’s Office, responsible for registering births, deaths, marriages, and civil partnerships.
  • Overseeing Facilities Management to maintain and enhance council properties.

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