Senior Democratic Services Officer

3-month contract role with a local authority Summary This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, aimed at leading and coordinating the delivery of Democratic Services. The position ensures the effective administration of the Councils democratic decision-making processes. The role involves supervising the Democratic Services team, supporting elected Members and committees, leading scrutiny functions, and providing high-quality governance support to ensure the Council operates efficiently, transparently, and in accordance with statutory requirements. Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operation of the Democratic Services team, ensuring workloads are effectively planned and allocated. Supervise and support Democratic Services staff, fostering a high-performance and customer-focused culture. Organize and service Council, Cabinet, Committee, Scrutiny, Working Group, and Task and Finish Group meetings. Prepare and oversee the production of agendas, reports, minutes, and assoc...