Chief Democracy & Governance Lead

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Generous annual leave 28–33 days

Discounted leisure and travel options

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking an outstanding leader to head the Democratic Services Team, delivering robust governance and high-quality support to elected, independent and co-opted members.

You will steer Scrutiny Services, coordinate committee governance, oversee the Protocol Office for the Lord Mayor, and administer the Electoral Services Team across four parliamentary divisions and two Senedd constituencies.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering democratic services in local government.
• Ability to motivate staff and develop work systems.
• Proven track record advising senior officers and Members.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Democratic Services Team and manage Scrutiny Services.
• Coordinate governance arrangements for Committee and Member Services.
• Oversee Protocol Office activities for the Lord Mayor and administer Electoral Services.

Skills

Democratic services leadership

Strategic governance

Staff management

Diplomatic liaison

Job description

Cardiff Council is seeking an outstanding leader to head the Democratic Services Team, delivering robust governance and high-quality support to elected, independent and co-opted members.

You will steer Scrutiny Services, coordinate committee governance, oversee the Protocol Office for the Lord Mayor, and administer the Electoral Services Team across four parliamentary divisions and two Senedd constituencies.