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Regulatory Business Manager – Democratic Services
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We are Hiring: Regulatory Business Manager – Democratic Services
Rate: £45 per hour
Contract: Temporary / Interim
Location: Surrey Council
IR35: NO
Department: Democratic Services / Resources
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Business Manager / Democratic Services Manager to lead the Council’s Cabinet and regulatory committee functions, ensuring statutory compliance, effective governance and high-quality democratic services within a politically sensitive environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Cabinet, Council, Select Committee and Regulatory Committee functions.
- Provide authoritative constitutional, procedural and governance advice to Members and senior officers.
- Manage agendas, reports, decision records, minutes and committee processes.
- Ensure meetings comply with statutory requirements, the Council Constitution and best practice.
- Support the Leader, Cabinet Members and senior officers in delivering the Council’s political priorities.
- Manage, motivate and develop Democratic Services staff and allocate resources effectively.
- Lead service improvements, change initiatives and major governance projects.
- Manage the Council’s school admission appeals service.
- Identify governance risks, trends and opportunities and recommend practical solutions.
- Build effective relationships with Members, officers, partners and external stakeholders.
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Essential Experience
- Significant experience within UK Local Government Democratic Services / Committee Services / Governance.
- Extensive committee management experience.
- Strong knowledge of the local government statutory and constitutional framework.
- Experience advising elected Members and senior officers on governance and procedures.
- Proven ability to operate effectively within a politically sensitive environment.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience managing and developing professional teams.
- Strong understanding of change management, continuous improvement and project delivery.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ideal Background
Candidates currently or recently working as:
- Democratic Services Manager
- Head of Democratic Services
- Governance Manager
- Committee Services Manager
- Principal Democratic Services Officer
- Senior Democratic Services Officer
- Democratic Services & Governance Manager.
Key Skills
- Democratic Services
- Committee Management
- Local Government
- Governance
- Cabinet
- Regulatory Committees
- Constitutional Framework
- Political Management
- Member Services
- Statutory Compliance
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
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