| Role | Executive & Democratic Services Assistant |
| Contract | Permanent |
| Hours | 37 hours per week |
| Pay | £26,403-£27,254 (SCP 7-9) (Plus a cost of living pay award) |
| Application Closing Date | 9am Tuesday 1st September 2026 |
| Location | St Ives Guildhall |
If you are a people person who thrives on variety, love the buzz of a busy front desk, and want to see your hard work directly benefit your local community, this is the perfect opportunity.
We are seeking a versatile, dynamic individual to join our small Guildhall team, able to blend high-level governance support with strong customer care and community service.
How You Will Make an Impact
• Get involved in local democracy: Take ownership of the Council and Committee meeting cycle, coordinating agendas, reports, and minutes with accuracy and precision to ensure local decision-making runs smoothly.
• Support decision makers: a trusted link supporting both senior staff and elected town councillors.
• Welcome your community: Anchor our front reception desk, bringing warmth and professional flair to a high volume of public enquiries across phones, emails, and face-to-face visits.
What You Bring to the Team
• Community-first mindset: Exceptional customer service skills and a passion for helping the public.
• Adaptable multi-tasking: Ability to switch effortlessly between complex administrative tasks and a busy front desk.
• Sharp Communication: Excellent written skills for drafting official correspondence and attention to detail
• Diplomacy and discretion: You understand the importance of political neutrality and can handle sensitive council matters with absolute confidentiality.
• Local knowledge: A keen interest in parish affairs and the ability to learn council services quickly.
What We Offer
• A unique, vibrant workspace within the historic Guildhall.
• Stability and fair pay: a Real Living Wage salary with local government pension scheme.
• A supportive, close-knit team dedicated to making a visible difference in the parish.
Want to learn more before you apply?
Contact the team and ask for Sally Price, Deputy Town Clerk, for an informal, friendly conversation about the role. Call 01736 797840 (Option 8).
Ready to apply?
Download the job description & person spec
Completed application forms to be sent to alison.johnston@stives-tc.gov.uk
Deadline: 9am on Tuesday 1st September 2026
