Democratic Services Manager
Are you an experienced and talented Democratic Services professional looking for an exciting new challenge?
Would you relish the opportunity to lead and develop a team of professionals working at the heart of the Council to deliver excellent services to a range of different customers?
Would you like to extend your skills, knowledge and experience, working to support local democracy in a council which will value you, offer you flexible working, great benefits and career development?
Do you want to become part of an experienced, enthusiastic and supportive joint management team all working to support the delivery of excellent services, delivering a programme of ambitious change for local communities and collaboration with Guildford Borough Council?
The Council is seeking to recruit a professional, dynamic and ambitious Democratic Services Manager to work at the heart of the council and support local democracy.
You will lead and manage a team of staff to ensure transparent, informed and high-quality decision-making, acting as a vital link between officers, councillors and members of the public.
We are looking for someone who can work at pace in high profile and sensitive situations and exercise high levels of understanding, ability, judgement and political awareness in order to provide advice, guidance and leadership which will have a bearing on the most critical aspects of the Council’s decision-making, with far-reaching budget, policy and reputational implications.
This is a politically restricted role.
This post is a full-time role. However, all applications will be considered.
We are currently working from home and the office. Our intention is to offer flexible working opportunities to any successful applicant.
To arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact Susan Sale, Joint Strategic Director - Legal and Democratic Services on susan.sale@guildford.gov.uk
We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.
Closing date for applications: 08:00am on Monday 21st October 2024
Interview date: Friday 1st November 2024
Please note we do not accept applications after the closing date.
How to Apply
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