Interim Democratic Services Manager / LGR Specialist

Interim Democratic Services Manager / LGR Specialist – Up to Full Time – Hybrid Working – Initial 3 Month Contract – Up to £500 per day (Potential to be Outside IR35)

Venn Group's specialist legal team are currently recruiting for an Interim Democratic Services Manager / LGR Specialist to join a Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Democratic Services professional with Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) experience to support the Authority through a significant period of change within a politically complex environment.

The Role:
Duration: Initial 3 months with likely extension
Working Pattern: Up to Full Time (Part Time considered), Hybrid working with office attendance preferably 1 time a week
Rate: Up to £500 per day, dependent on experience – potential to be Outside IR35
Start: ASAP

Role Responsibilities:

• Managing and supporting the Democratic Services function through a period of Local Government Reorganisation
• Providing hands-on leadership and operational support within Democratic Services
• Advising on governance arrangements and Democratic Services matters relating to LGR
• 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 and governance matters

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven Democratic Services management experience within Local Government
• Previous experience supporting or delivering Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programmes is highly desirable
• Ideally a legal background or significant experience working closely with Legal Services on governance matters
• Strong understanding of committee procedures, constitutional governance and decision-making frameworks
• Experience supporting politically complex administrations and proportionality arrangements
• Ability to lead, manage and mentor Democratic Services staff

For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on , or via email at .

Job Reference: J96378

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

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