Democratic and Constitutional Services Manager

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Peterborough City Council’s Unitary Authority. We are looking for an individual to join and lead a dynamic team as a Democratic and Constitutional Services Manager.

The role consists of managing a small team of Democratic Services Officers and is key to supporting the council’s decision-making process, ensuring relevant decisions of Council, Committees and the Executive follow sound governance.

You will be required to: -
 

• To support the Head of Constitutional Services and Director of Legal and Governance to deliver a quality democratic service.
• To provide specialist input and support to the directorates to aid effective decision-making in their service transformation and delivery.
• To manage and lead the work the democratic services team are responsible for, essentially committee and governance services.
• To ensure that all agenda planning, minutes and recommendations from the Executive and Council for regulatory and scrutiny committees are met.
• To engage elected members in policy, partnership and organisational development initiatives.
• To deputise for the Statutory Proper Officer in relation to the democratic and overview and scrutiny functions of the Council and Cabinet as required.