OR103427 – Committee Services Manager

PAYE: £226.18 per day

Job Purpose

To lead, coordinate and manage the work of the Committee Services Team, ensuring the effective, efficient and customer-focused delivery of high-quality democratic and administrative support to the Council’s decision-making and scrutiny structures.

The postholder will ensure transparency, good governance, and full compliance with statutory and constitutional requirements, while driving continuous service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Committee and Decision-Making Support

• Personally support meetings of Council and Cabinet
• Ensure effective servicing of committees, panels, boards, and working groups
• Oversee the accurate preparation, coordination, and publication of agendas, reports, and minutes
• Ensure all decision-making processes are lawful and compliant with the Council’s Constitution

2. Governance and Constitutional Compliance

• Advise officers on the Scheme of Delegations and decision-making processes
• Ensure all decisions are made in accordance with law and constitutional requirements
• Support the Monitoring Officer in maintaining good governance standards
• Maintain and review key governance registers, including Gifts and Hospitality

3. Member and Democratic Support

• Work proactively with elected Members to support their roles and effectiveness
• Support Member development and capacity-building in line with good governance principles
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the Members’ Intranet and democratic information systems
• Support reviews such as Members’ Allowances as required

4. Service Leadership and Management

• Plan, organise, and direct the strategic delivery of committee services
• Ensure the service meets the Council’s democratic and statutory requirements
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer serviceManage workload allocation across the Committee Services Team

5. Partnership and Corporate Working

• Support a range of internal and external meetings, including partnerships and working groups
• Work collaboratively with senior officers, legal services, and governance colleagues
• Provide expert democratic services input into corporate projects and initiatives

Key Outcomes

• High-quality, lawful, and efficient democratic decision-making processes
• Strong governance and constitutional compliance across the Council
• Effective Member support and engagement
• Continuous improvement in committee services delivery
• Transparent and accessible democratic processes for stakeholders

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