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
Please apply for this role either online or contact Will Pardoe or Felicity Woodbridge via phone or email for further information.
0121 616 0660
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