Committee Services Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Government organization in London is seeking a Committee Services Manager for a three-month temporary contract. This full-time role offers remote flexibility, requiring only two office days per week. The successful candidate will manage a team and oversee committee operations while ensuring compliance with governance frameworks.

Benefits

Negotiable rate depending on experience

Referral scheme with monetary rewards

Qualifications

• Management experience within a local authority required.
• Ability to lead and manage a team and workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of six officers, overseeing staff appraisals.
• Overseeing senior members and committee meetings.
• Providing advice on constitutional matters.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Government organization that is recruiting for a Committee Services Manager on a three-month temporary contract.

This position is based in London and offers a full-time contract of 35 hours per week. The role is primarily remote, requiring only two days per week in the office, with a negotiable rate depending on experience.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

1. Managing a team of six officers, overseeing staff appraisals, performance reviews, and one-to-one meetings, as well as setting priorities and delegating tasks.
2. Overseeing and covering senior members and committee meetings, including coordinating planning, preparation, and execution.
3. Providing advice on constitutional matters and scrutiny, acting as the primary contact for constitutional queries, ensuring all advice is legally sound, clearly communicated, and aligned with council policies and governance frameworks.
4. Interacting with senior members and key stakeholders, working closely with the Monitoring Officer, and reporting directly to the Director of Assurance.

Experience required:

• Management experience within a local authority.
• Ability to lead and manage a team and workload effectively.

Working hours:

• Full-time (35 hours per week)
• Monday to Friday

Please note that recent experience is required to apply for this role.

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