Democratic Services Manager

1 week ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom James Andrew Recruitment Solutions (JAR Solutions) Full time

Our client, a Local Authority based in the Northern Home Counties
, is recruiting for a Democratic Services Manager to join the team on a permanent basis.


Duties will include (but not limited to):

  • Acting as a trusted advisor in regards to the Council's constitution, governance arrangements and meeting procedures, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures and legislation
  • Managing a team of support officers, and supervising the service regarding the Council's democratic decision making functions, including the administration of Committees, Panels and other meetings
  • Advising on the corporate and ethical governance framework, including advising on member and office interests
  • Assisting in electoral reviews, elections and reviews of the Council's Constitution and effectiveness of Democratic Services provisions
  • Implementing change and transformation initiatives in service delivery, ensuring effective risk management and review of subsequent outcomes

Experience required:

  • Democratic Services
  • People Management

Rewards and Benefits:

  • Local Government pension scheme
  • 30 days leave, plus bank holidays
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Flexible working and family friendly policies
  • EAP including Health & Wellbeing support

Working hours:

  • 37 hours per week
James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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