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This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, aimed at leading and coordinating the delivery of Democratic Services. The position ensures the effective administration of the Council’s democratic decision-making processes. The role involves supervising the Democratic Services team, supporting elected Members and committees, leading scrutiny functions, and providing high-quality governance support to ensure the Council operates efficiently, transparently, and in accordance with statutory requirements.
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Manage the day-to-day operation of the Democratic Services team, ensuring workloads are effectively planned and allocated.
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Supervise and support Democratic Services staff, fostering a high-performance and customer-focused culture.
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Organize and service Council, Cabinet, Committee, Scrutiny, Working Group, and Task and Finish Group meetings.
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Prepare and oversee the production of agendas, reports, minutes, and associated meeting documentation.
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Act as Lead Scrutiny Officer, supporting the delivery of a comprehensive Overview and Scrutiny function.
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Work with elected Members to identify and develop scrutiny topics and annual work programmes.
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Undertake research and analysis to support scrutiny reviews, investigations, reports, findings, and recommendations.
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Working hours: 37 hours per week.
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Attendance at scrutiny meetings every couple of months from 6pm – 8pm is required.
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On-site presence once a week.
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Bi-weekly work schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.
To lead and coordinate the delivery of Democratic Services, ensuring the effective administration of the Council’s democratic decision-making processes.
