Venn Group
Interim Democratic Services Manager / LGR Specialist
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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
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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
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For further information, or to apply for this position, please contact Philippa Stoate or Ebby Vallance on 07441 916 438, or via email at midlandslegal@venngroup.com.
Job Reference: J96378
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
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