We are currently partnering with a Local Authority in Greater Manchester, who are recruiting for a Senior Democratic Services Officer to support their team on a 12-month locum basis.

This is a full-time position with an hourly rate of up to £31 p/hour (negotiable) via an Umbrella company and the start date is subject to notice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the delivery of formal and informal meetings, including Scrutiny Panels, Executive decision-making cycles, and wider committee activity

• Leading on forward planning, agenda management, report assurance, publication of papers and decision-making workflows

• Providing governance and procedural advice to senior officers and elected members, ensuring high standards of transparency, compliance and good decision-making

• Supporting scrutiny activity, including work programming, evidence gathering, research, drafting of reports, and tracking recommendations

• Producing high-quality minutes, reports and governance documentation

• Using ModGov effectively to support end-to-end governance processes

Requirements:

• Experience required within Local Government
• Experience using the Mod.gov system 

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 37 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, flexible start/finish times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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