GLCCA Democratic Services Assistant

Job Introduction

Job Title: Democratic Services Assistant (£30,024 to £32,597)
Working Pattern: Permanent, 37 hours per week
Location: Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire
Closing Date: April 19th 2026
Interviews: April 29th 2026

Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA)

We’re looking for a Democratic Services Assistant to join a team that supports smooth governance within GLCCA. You will help support elected Members, senior officers and partners, contributing to transparent, effective and well-governed decision-making.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the organisation of meetings, ensuring agendas and minutes are published.

• Providing comprehensive administrative support across the democratic services function.

• Helping ensure published reports meet agreed standards, supporting openness, transparency and accessibility.

• Signposting and advising Members, officers and external stakeholders on the Constitution and relevant legislation, as required.

• Monitoring the democratic services inbox, responding to queries or forwarding to the right colleague.

• Using political awareness to help ensure meetings proceed in a lawful and timely manner.

• Building strong working relationships across GLCCA and with external stakeholders.

  
  

What we’re looking for

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).

• Understanding of the political nature of local government, including confidentiality and sensitivity.

• Strong written English and attention to detail.

• Effective time management and ability to prioritise workloads.

• Good IT skills, confident learning and implementing new systems, including facilitating meetings via Microsoft Teams.

• Awareness of regional and national developments, with political awareness.

Desirable

• Understanding of the role of a Combined County Authority.

  
  

  Employer
  Please note, this role is with the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA), not with Lincolnshire County Council.

Location and travel
 The role will be based on-site in Lincoln, with occasional travel across Greater Lincolnshire and to partner locations.

How to apply
 Please upload your CV and complete the covering statement section of the application form. In no more than 1,000 words, explain how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.

Enquiries
If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please email info@greaterlincolnshire-cca.gov.uk.

Right to work and sponsorship
These roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority does not currently hold a Home Office sponsor licence. Applicants must therefore have the existing right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Our values and transformation
 The postholder is expected to uphold GLCCA’s values and contribute to organisational transformation.

Safeguarding
 Safeguarding awareness is essential; all employees must follow GLCCA’s safeguarding policies when working with vulnerable individuals.

Adjustments and accessibility
We welcome applications from everyone. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process, please tell us at the email above and we will make arrangements.