Democratic Services, Governance & Scrutiny Manager
- Recruiter
- Venn Group (Birmingham)
- Location
- England
- Salary
- £400 - 500 per day
- Posted
- 07 Mar 2023
- Closes
- 04 Apr 2023
- Ref
- J68939
- Contact
- Natalie Corcoran
- Job Title
- Head of Department
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Locum Democratic Services, Governance and Scrutiny Manager – Midlands – 6 months – Full Time – Hybrid Working – Up to £500 per day Umbrella
Venn Group’s specialist Public Sector legal team are working with a reputable Local Authority based in the Midlands, seeking a Locum Democratic Services, Governance and Scrutiny Manager to join their team.
Duration: 6 months with the likelihood of extension thereafter
Working Pattern: Full time, however part time candidates may also be considered
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working, with office presence essential
Rate: Up to £500 per day Umbrella
The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience managing a Democratic Services team in Local Government.
Duties for this role may include:
- Providing direction to the Organisation at all formal Member meetings to ensure they function in compliance with the Council’s Constitution
- Managing the Council’s governance, scrutiny, member services, business support, member engagement officers and appellate within the Democratic Services Unit
- Leading the Council’s approach, identifying new ways of working, business generation and relationships with internal and external sources
- Deputise for the Head of Legal and Directorate as and when required
- Directing the promotion, development and management of the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny function
- To lead and manage the Member Engagement Officer and advise the Cabinet Members with Responsibility for Communities and Localism of the elected Members changing role
Job Reference: J68939
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits