Democratic Services Manager

As Democratic Services Manager you will have substantial experience of committee administration, within local government or other public body, and have a detailed knowledge of local government functions, structures and procedures.

You will be responsible for managing and delivering the servicing of, Cabinet, Committees, Sub-Committees and all other Member level bodies and key officer groups supporting decision-making. You will give authoritative advice and guidance to Members and other as necessary, ensuring all meetings conform to legal requirements and in accordance with the Constitution, corporate standards and relevant procedures and processes.

You will assist in the maintenance and review of the Council’s constitutional documents such as the Procedural Standing Orders and Scheme of Delegations.

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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.

We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria. 

For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Julie Gallagher on 01612536640.

Interviews will be held on week commencing 7^th May 2024

For further information please see:

-      Job description and person specification

-      Work demands form (JA1)

-      Privacy notice