Senior Lead - Democratic Services, Civic and Elections

Ackerman Pierce are looking to recruit a Senior Lead - Democratic Services, Civic and Elections within the Southend-on-Sea area. The vacancy will be for a permanent role.

Responsibilities include:

• The role involves providing strategic leadership and management of the Council's Legal and Democratic Services, encompassing Legal, and Committee Services, Electoral Services, and Information Governance.
• Seeking a senior manager to lead a talented team across key areas including democratic services and elections. The Council is going through an exciting phase of modernisation, including a Boundary Review and a review if its constitution and this post presents an excellent and attractive opportunity for a highly motivated person to work at the heart of the authority in collaboration with elected councillors and senior leaders.
• You will be responsible for managing and delivering the servicing of Council, Cabinet, committees and all other councillor level bodies. You will act as a key advisor on a range of governance matters ensuring compliance with the relevant legal requirements, the constitution and other procedures and practices.
• You will have a lead role in the management and delivery of Parliamentary, Police Fire and Crime Commissioner and local elections.
• This role will be offered on a hybrid basis (blend of working from home and office). To meet the demands of this role, the successful candidate will be expected to be in the office at least twice a week with attendance at evening meetings as necessary.

Working Arrangements:

• A minimum requirement of two days per week in the office

The Team:

• Well-structured organised team, growing their staffing levels.

Minimum Requirements:

• Managerial experience
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this position, or any similar vacancies we have available in Essex, please contact Ollie Barrett or email your updated CV today.