Job Description
Democratic Services Team Leader
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Yorkshire
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Locum Contract
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Hybrid (attendance for meetings)
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£400-480 a day
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Sellick Partnership are delighted to be supporting a local authority in Yorkshire with the recruitment of a Democratic Services Team Leader to join their team on a locum basis. The role can be worked remotely, other than for cabinet and committee meetings. All of their meetings are held during the day.
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The Democratic Services Team Leader role will be until the end of June 2027 and the main responsibilities will be:
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- Management of 5 members of staff
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- Organising and attending a range of meetings and committees, including Cabinet meetings
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- Oversee committee cycles, scrutiny support, agenda planning, report assurance, and publication of papers for Council and Cabinet meetings
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- Maintain high standards of legal compliance, transparency, good governance, and adherence to data protection
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- Act as a principal point of advice and guidance for elected Members, senior officers, and partners on constitutional and governance matters.
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Our client is seeking to fill this locum Democratic Services Manager role as soon as possible, so applicants will ideally be able to start immediately or within a few weeks' notice. We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for shortlisting.
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Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying, please contact Sara Robinson in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.
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Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.
Democratic Services Team Leader employer: Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector
Sellick Partnership is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and promotes employee growth. With the flexibility of remote working and opportunities for both part-time and full-time roles, this position allows you to balance your professional and personal life while contributing to meaningful civil and housing litigation matters within a well-established local authority.
Contact Details:
Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector Recruitment Team
