Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager

Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager

Vacancy Ref: 7208070

A position has arisen for a Democratic Services Manager to join a local authority based in the South West on an interim basis.

Location: Fully remote working, candidates can attend the office should they wish to

Duration: Initial 3 months - also offered on a temporary to permanent basis

Hours: Full-time

Rate: £300 per day via Umbrella Company

IR35: Inside

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver strategic leadership and management of the decision-making pathway and statutory obligations of the LA to enable the Mayor and Cabinet to discharge their democratic duties to the best of their abilities and minimise risk in accordance with the Authorities statutory and constitutional obligations

• Facilitating the decision-making processes through ownership of a decision pathway

• Provide confident leadership and clear management across the services so as to ensure the effective strategic development and operational delivery of those services in line with the constitutional obligations and business plan

• To ensure the decision-making process is well managed, open, transparent and accessible to members of the public

Essential Experience:

• Knowledge of the legal and political frameworks within which authorities operate

• Experience of managing or leading governance and/or democratic and/or scrutiny services in accordance with statutory obligations

• Experience of working in a leadership role in a political environment and evidence of the ability to challenge and negotiate with senior stakeholders

To apply for this role or to find out about other legal jobs, please contact Jeffry Jolly on 0117 930 8760 or email your CV to jjolly@venngroup.com and we will call you back.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.