Democratic Services Manager – Rolling Contract
Vivid are working with a town council in the North West of England who are looking to bring a Democratic Services Manager into their team on an interim basis for a 3-6 month rolling contract.
This position will operate on a hybrid-working basis with regular onsite attendance required for committees and meetings.
Details of Assignment
- In conjunction with the Review Committee, to produce a Review Committee Annual Report.
- To give advice and support to Members and officers as necessary in meetings on the Council’s Constitution and related documents and in particular procedural matters relating to meetings.
- To give advice and support to Members and officers as necessary in meetings on the Council’s Constitution and related documents and in particular procedural matters relating to meetings.
- To work with the Review Committee to develop an annual work programme and plan and manage Review Committee projects, including: scoping; research; managing attendance and examination of contributors at meetings; preparation of reports and documentary evidence.
- To deputise for the Head of Service in dealing with queries from elected Members or the Leadership Team and the delivery of functions within this service.
- Administration of the Independent Remuneration Panel (Member Allowances) including working with external members of the panel and advising on remuneration guidelines.
- To maintain various Statutory Registers associated with the law and practice of meetings.
- To assist with the work connected with the Annual Meeting of the Council, including the preparation of reports and liaison with Group Leaders on issues relating to membership of Committees and Sub-Committees.
- To conduct the development and delivery of an annual Member induction and competency training programme and assist with the identification and provision of appropriate training and development opportunities for Review Committee Members.
If this position is of interest to yourself (or someone you know) then contact David Harrop by phone on 0161 470 5505, or reach out to me on david.harrop@vividresouring.com