Interim Democratic Services Manager – Full Time – Hybrid Working – Initial 3 Month Contract – Up to £500 per day

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently recruiting for an Interim Democratic Services Manager to join an East Midlands Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Democratic Services professional to join a Local Authority requiring hands-on management support within a politically complex environment.

The Role:
Duration: Initial 3 months with likely extension pending permanent recruitment
Working Pattern: Full Time, Hybrid working with office attendance required 2 to 3 days per week
Rate: Up to £500 per day Umbrella dependent on experience
Start: Mid-July start preferred

Role Responsibilities:
• Managing and supporting a relatively junior Democratic Services team
• Supporting Full Council, Cabinet and Employment Committee meetings
• Providing hands-on leadership and operational support within Democratic Services
• Managing proportionality arrangements and supporting a politically complex administration
• Ensuring effective governance and committee administration processes are maintained
• Supporting members and senior officers on Democratic Services matters

Candidate Requirements:
• Proven Democratic Services management experience within Local Government
• Strong understanding of committee procedures and governance frameworks
• Experience supporting politically complex administrations and proportionality arrangements
• Ability to manage and mentor junior members of staff

For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Philippa Stoate or Louise Francis on 07441 916438, or via email at midlandslegal@venngroup.com.

Job Reference: J95604

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every candidate. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.

Interim Democratic Services Manager – Full Time – Hybrid Working – Initial 3 Month Contract – Up to £500 per day