We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised person to lead a small and friendly team in the delivery of Democratic, Electoral, including support services to Members and the Civic Mayoral role, within Darlington Borough Council. The PA service is also line managed by this post
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You will have previous experience of Local Authority democratic and electoral work and have a good understanding of the procedures and practices that govern this work.andnbsp; You will be a clear communicator and confident giving relevant and timely advice (including on the constitution) to Elected Members, Officers and the public.
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You will be the Councilandrsquo;s Statutory Scrutiny Officer and support the Returning Officer, in the planning and delivery of elections.
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You will have experience of managing staff and budget management.
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The post will involve some work outside of normal working hours, such as elections and also meetings like Council and Cabinet
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This post is a politically restricted post under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
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The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
Flexi-time scheme
Flexible working
Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
Staff equality forums
Green Car Leasing Scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
Physiotherapy service
Confidential counselling service
Great wellbeing offer
Cycle to Work Scheme
Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
Local and National retailer discounts
Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
Find out further information about us and what itandrsquo;s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For a further informal discussion please contact Luke Swinhoe, Assistant Director Law and Governance, Tel. 01325 405813.
General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk, who will be happy to assist.
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