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Democratic Service Team Leader
Telford
Contract
£45 per hour limited rate paid via Umbrella Company inside IR35
Our client is looking for an experienced Democratic Service Team Leader.
The Democracy Team Leader is responsible for managing and leading the Democracy Team within the Governance and Democracy service. This role ensures the efficient delivery of democratic services and scrutiny tasks to support the effective functioning of the Council. The post-holder will manage a variety of democratic and scrutiny functions, ensuring that services are delivered to elected members, co-optees, council officers, the public, and external organisations in alignment with the Council’s objectives and priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Management and Leadership:
Manage the Democracy and Scrutiny Team, ensuring high-quality service delivery for democratic functions, scrutiny tasks, and related support.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, including recruitment, training, development, performance appraisals, and staff reviews.
Monitor team performance, handle sickness, complaints, and disciplinary matters, and ensure the smooth operation of all administrative functions.
Lead initiatives to improve team services, efficiency, communication, and work processes.
Manage staff work allocation and ensure proper staffing levels.
Democratic and Scrutiny Services:
Ensure statutory services related to democ...