About WDC, the team and the Role
The Civic & Committee Services Team provides essential support for the Council in the delivery of its formal Council, Cabinet and Committee meetings, ensuring these are delivered lawfully and in line with the Council’s Constitution. The team supports councillors in their role, including member development and training, and provides support to the Chair of the Council in respect of attending and arranging civic functions.
What we are looking for
An individual with over five years’ experience in delivering evening Council, Cabinet and Committee meetings, who is proactive and wants to help further develop the high performing team through best practice leadership and management skills.
The successful candidate will also have a desire to develop the team and themselves through appropriate learning opportunities.
Main responsibilities
Job share with the existing Civic & Committee Services Manager to manage the team and its functions, including line management, coordination of Council, Cabinet and Committee meetings, governance of these meetings, and provision of professional advice and support to elected members and officers.
Manage contracts within the team and undertake other leadership roles across both the Service Area and the Council as a whole.
Essential criteria
Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or have equivalent relevant professional experience, knowledge and experience gained through a minimum of five years’ experience of democratic services within local government.
Demonstrable experience of managing or supervising staff within an operational service area.
The post is 24 hours per week for a two-year fixed term contract.
Overview of team
The Civic & Committee Services Team forms part of the Governance Service Area. The wider team provides core support for the Council in respect of electoral administration, policy management, complaint handling, performance reporting and development, and corporate support for the Council.
Contact for informal discussion
Name: Graham Leach
Job Title: Head of Governance and Monitoring Officer
Email: Graham.Leach@warwickdc.gov.uk
Telephone: 01926 456114
Closing Date: 14th July 2026
Interviews: 29th July 2026
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