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As an Apprentice Democratic Services Assistant, you'll join our award-winning Democratic and Electoral Services team, supporting the democratic functions that help West Northamptonshire Council make decisions on behalf of residents and communities every day.\nWorking towards a Level 4 Governance Officer Apprenticeship, you'll gain valuable experience while building specialist knowledge in governance, local government and democratic services. This role is ideal for someone who already has some administrative experience and is looking to take the next step in their career through a structured development opportunity. The successful candidate will start in January 2027, giving you time to prepare for the next stage of your professional journey.\nYou'll work with elected Members, senior officers, lawyers and members of the public, providing essential support that helps democratic processes run effectively and transparently. It’s a fascinating area of local government where no two days are the same and where you'll gain exposure to decision-making at the heart of the Council.\nWhat will you be doing?\nYou'll provide administrative support across a range of democratic and governance activities, helping to organise council meetings, prepare agendas, publish reports and maintain accurate records of decisions and committee business. You'll support key meetings, including the Schools Forum and Pensions Board, while also assisting with appeals processes, governance activities and enquiries from elected Members, officers, parents and members of the public.\nWorking alongside experienced colleagues, you'll learn how democratic processes operate and develop an understanding of local government governance, constitutions and committee procedures. 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You enjoy working with people, have excellent attention to detail and can manage competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of accuracy.\nYou’re interested in governance, democracy, local government or public services and enjoy understanding how decisions are made. Confident communicating with a wide range of people, you're not afraid to ask questions, challenge assumptions and learn from new experiences. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where professionalism, impartiality and discretion are important.\nMost importantly, you'll bring a positive attitude, a willingness to develop and a genuine interest in making a difference to local communities. In return, you'll join an award-winning team that is passionate about supporting and developing future talent, helping you build a successful career while living our THRIVE values every day.\nOur benefits\nYou can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council.\nAbout us\nAt West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.\nOur vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear from our Chief Executive, Martin Henry, aboutbuilding a career at WNC.\nWe are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. 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