Head of Democratic and Member Service
2 days ago
**Democratic services - 3 months - Full-Time - Local Authority**
Venn Group’s specialist Legal team are currently working with a Local Authority based in Newham, who are known for their excellent team culture, to recruit for a head of democratic and member service.
This is a **full-time role**, **working 5 days a week** (2 day working in office / 3 days working from home).
**Responsibilities of the** **head of democratic and member service**:
- To be the professional advisor for Member-level decision making in relation to Cabinet, full Council, and other key decision-making bodies to ensure that all decisions are taken in accordance with all legal and constitutional requirements.
- Working with the Monitoring Officer, to advise Members and officers on legal and constitutional requirements of the decision-making process.
- To project manage the production of papers so that they are produced in a timely fashion and to support certain committee and council meetings when required.
- Working with Internal Audit, to coordinate the production of the Annual Governance Statement for inclusion in the annual accounts.
- To manage and oversee all aspects of member support in relation to their allowances, expenses, ICT equipment and other administrative requirements.
- Ensure strong management and clear direction is provided to the team providing them with clear understanding of their responsibilities and contributions to the Council’s corporate plan.
**Interested?** For more information, please contact **Tumi Akanbi **or our specialist** Local Government Legal Team.**
**This Head of Democratic and member service role is to start as soon as possible therefore please do not hesitate to apply.
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