Democratic Services Team Leader

7 months ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time

**Democratic Services Team Leader**

Do you want a role where you’re recognised for what you do, given the opportunity to thrive and have the chance to be the best version of yourself? Do you want to work with us in helping to make Gateshead a great to work and/or live in? If so, please keep reading as you’re just what we’re looking for

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a dynamic, inclusive and supportive governance team where you will be given the opportunity to learn and develop and support Gateshead Council with its ambition to make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives. If you’re interested in joining a great organisation with an employee offer and experience that rivals others, then this could be an opportunity you just don’t want to miss.

**About the role.**

The Council is seeking a Democratic Services Team Leader whose knowledge, skills and experience will help its Governance team provide high quality and effective advice and support to the Council and its partners. The role sits within the Council’s Legal & Democratic Services which provide advice and support across all the Council’s services.

Reporting to the Governance Manager, you will lead the Democratic Services team working closely with key decision-makers and partners.

You should be educated to degree level or equivalent. Applicants should have a genuine enthusiasm for working in the public sector and be invested in their own personal development.

You must be proficient in using Microsoft Office, have strong organisational skills and be able to prioritise your work to ensure timescales are met. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and have experience of working with elected Members and senior officers in a democratic services, scrutiny, policy development or performance management role.

**A bit about Gateshead Council**

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council, and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative. You’ll have the scope to work flexibly across the service, giving you plenty of opportunity for a varied, enjoyable and productive day.

We’re truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

**What’s in it for you? Well, there’s so much on offer and here’s just a few of the highlights**
- You’ll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant
- You’ll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme
- You will receive a generous mileage allowance when using your vehicle for work purposes
- You’ll get a generous annual leave package per year of 28 days per year rising to 32 days after 5 years’ service (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), and the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year
- We’ll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend; including O2, Virgin Media and Dell

**It’s time to apply**

We’re delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link



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