Head of Democratic Services, Runnymede Borough Council

Salary: £50,480 - £58,544 per annum
Contract type: Permanent, Full-time
Contacted hours: 37 per week

About Runnymede Borough Council

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.

We want to create an environment where continuous improvement and making things better every day is a trait and cultural norm. We also want work to be an environment where we celebrate success, treat everyone with mutual respect and ensure everyone's voice is heard. Being honest is important to us, so when we were given a non statutory Best Value Notice in December 2023, we didn't shy away from it, we acknowledged it for what it is and took it as a positive opportunity to show everyone how strong and resilient our finances are.

• 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/the Council, 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.

• 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.

• 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 years' service/ Dental after 3 years' service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Wisdom Wellness App.

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Deadline for applications: 11:59pm, Wednesday 3rd December 2025

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