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• Strategic and Operational Management: Lead the delivery of efficient democratic services and oversee the planning and execution of civic and ceremonial events.
• Advice and Guidance: Provide expert advice to councillors and officers on governance, decision-making processes, and procedural rules.
• Council and Committee Meetings: Manage agenda preparation, paper distribution, meeting logistics, and follow-up actions, ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Agenda Planning and Forward Work Plans: Coordinate agenda planning and develop forward work plans to support timely and effective decision-making.
• Stakeholder Management: Foster strong working relationships with internal teams, elected members, and external bodies on democratic service matters
• Line Management: Lead and support assigned staff, ensuring effective service delivery and continuous professional development.
• Training and Development Plans: Design and implement training programmes for elected members and staff, including inductions and personal development plans.
• Member Support: Oversee administrative and support services for elected members, acting as a central contact point for queries and issues.
• Scrutiny Function: Support the planning and delivery of scrutiny work, including research, meeting support, and report writing.
• Council Constitution: Assist in reviewing and updating governance documents to ensure legal compliance and operational clarity.
• Reporting and Assurance: Draft key reports and provide assurance on governance and compliance to senior management.
• Project Management: Lead the development and delivery of relevant projects and programmes.
• Elections: Support the organisation and delivery of elections, including advice on proportionality and committee representation.
• Continuous Improvement: Evaluate and refine processes to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness.
• Budget Management: Manage and report on budgets, ensuring alignment with policies and strategic priorities.
• Confidentiality and Reputation of Council: Maintain confidentiality and uphold the organisation’s reputation in all communications and records
• Recruitment and Selection: Participate in recruitment processes as required.
• Deputise: Act on behalf of senior managers when necessary.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of democratic governance processes and committee management in a local authority or in a complex organisation.
• Working effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to establish, maintain and support the delivery of corporate outcomes.
• Leading and managing a team to achieve organisational objectives.

What you'll get in return

• £28.49 per hour
• Temporary for 3 months
• Full time hours (37 Mon-Fri)
• Immediate start
• Mid and East Antrim Area

What you need to do now

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