Corporate Services Manager

We are currently partnering with a Local Authority client in Wiltshire, who are recruiting for a Corporate Services Manager to oversee their Democratic Services function, on a fixed-term contract basis until March 2025.

This is a full-time position with a salary band of £40,000 to £50,000, and offers hybrid working.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Overseeing support services for committees, sub-committees, working groups and panels
• Line managing the Corporate Services team
• Deputising as Clerk to the Council at meetings and committees, as required
• Providing information to prospective councillors and arranging induction of newly elected members
• Delivering elected member’s administrative and organisational support, including in all aspects of statutory consultations, coordinating responses and recording outcomes
• Coordinating with the Elections Authority in regards to any election processes
• Accountable for the administration and organisational support for the Mayor and Deputy Mayor
• Responsible for the administration and delivery of Civic Events to include the coordination of the services of the Ceremonial Officers
• Overseeing effective value for money of corporate service level agreements including IT, internet, broadband and telephony support services, leading on developments and upgrades
• Responsible for the management of Freedom of Information requests and complaints

Experience required:

• Experience required in Local Government
• Experience of people management

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working patterns

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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