Head of Democratic Services, Runnymede Borough Council

Posted 5 days 19 hours ago by Association Of Democratic Services Officers

£125,000 - £150,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Overview

Runnymede Borough Council is an ambitious authority where people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a great place to work, visit, study or call home. Through our Corporate Business Plan, we prioritise the things that matter to us:

  • Tackling the climate emergency and enhancing nature
  • Improving health and wellbeing for all
  • Supporting our communities through change
  • Growing a fair and sustainable economy
What you will do
  • Lead, manage and develop the Democratic Services team
  • Provide expert advice and guidance on governance and decision-making matters to the Council
  • Manage the servicing of the Council's committees, member working parties and senior internal officer meetings
  • Lead the ongoing maintenance of the Council's constitution
  • Lead upon member support, including new member induction and ongoing training
About you
  • Detailed technical knowledge of the law and practices in which Democratic/Committee Services operates
  • Substantial experience in a Democratic Services leadership role, or similar position
  • Ability to offer expert, well-reasoned advice in an authoritative and confident manner, in a range of settings
  • Well organised: able to work methodically and manage a range of competing deadlines
  • High level of attention to detail
Benefits
  • Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
  • Flexible working and Flexi leave
  • 29 Days annual leave, plus bank holidays (goes up to 32 days after 2 years' service)
  • Excellent Pension Scheme
  • Free Parking
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Payment of one professional membership per annum
  • Cycle to work + further related discounts
  • Season ticket loan
  • Health insurance plan after 1 year's service/Dental after 3 years' service
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Wisdom Wellness App
Contact

For more information, please contact our retained Search Consultancy Osborne Thomas at or via telephone . Alternatively visit

Closing date: 11.59pm, Monday 23rd February 2026

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