Democratic Services Manager

2 days ago


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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