Senior Democratic Services And Governance Officer

• Senior Democratic Services and Governance Officer
• Public Sector - Local Government
• Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week
• Temporary Role - role is anticipated to last until end of June 2024
• Hybrid Working - Working at home usually 3 days a week. Some evening work to attend Committee meetings (Cabinet, possibly Council and other meetings when required).
• £300 per day Umbrella
• ASAP start
• IT equipment provided

The Role

To be the lead officer for Executive decision-making within the service, ensuring this area runs smoothly, effectively and supports the wider goals of the organisation. You will ideally have some experience of the school admission appeals process. The role will includes some line management responsibilities . There is also a general responsibility across the team to support each other within the service as a whole.

Duties

Under the support and direction of the Head of Democratic Services and Scrutiny, to lead on the Executive decision-making area of the service:

* Ensure all the logistics of Cabinet and Cabinet Committees meetings run smoothly and are compliant with local government regulations, including accurate and good quality minutes;
* That all decision making processes falling under this area, including decisions delegated to individual Cabinet Members/Officers, are made correctly and are compliant with local government regulations
* Support the service where required, in terms of supporting other Committee meetings and also the report clearance process.
* Work with a dynamic and motivated team, including developing and integrating a trainee officer within the team.
* Give guidance and support on statutory and procedural issues to Councillors and officers
* Work with and support officers and Councillors to ensure statutory deadlines and requirements are met in relation to all decision making processes.
* Work with senior directors in the Council to ensure key policies and strategies are enabled through the service
* Work closely with Chairs of relevant Committees to ensure work programmes and scheduled meetings are properly constituted and run effectively throughout the municipal year.
* Ensure the school appeals process is well managed and efficiently organised to ensure the service meets all necessary statutory requirements.

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