Democratic Services Manager

Democratic Services Manager

We are working in partnership with a local authority in the Addlestone area who are looking for a Democratic Services Manager.

3-6 Month agency contract with a view to being extended on an ongoing basis.

Full time position - 37 hours per week.

Location - Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2AH. (Hybrid with the agreement of the Corporate Head of Law and Governance with attendance at member level meetings required in person)

Rate of Pay - £30 - £45 per hour - Negotiable on experience.

Overall Purpose/Aim:

• Lead, manage and develop the Democratic Services team.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on governance and decision making matters to the organisation.
• Manage the servicing of the Council's committees/the Council, member working parties and some senior internal officer meetings.
• Lead the ongoing maintenance of the Council's constitution.
• Lead of member support, including new member induction and ongoing training.

Main Duties:

• To provide visible leadership for the Council's governance and committee functions, and constructive challenge where necessary.
• To ensure that the meetings that the Head of Democratic Services is directly responsible for (many of which are in the evenings) are serviced in accordance with constitutional and statutory provisions.
• To provide detailed, expert advice and guidance on constitutional and statutory provisions relating to Democratic Services' areas of responsibility.
• To lead on preparations for the annual governance cycle including annual Council, reviews of the allocation of seats on committees, reviews of the constitution, member training, induction, scheduling of committees, etc.
• To ensure that the Democratic Services team is trained to deliver its services, and that it is suitably represented at a senior level within the organisation, under the guidance of the Corporate Head of Law and Governance.
• To monitor the performance of the Democratic Services team, including its adherence with constitutional, statutory and procedural provisions.

Job Requirements:

• Substantial experience in a Democratic Services leadership role, or similar position.
• A relevant qualification such as a the ADSO diploma in local democracy, ADSO certificate in Democratic Services knowledge, and/or evidence of other relevant leadership or management qualifications/training.

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