Democracy & Member Services Manager

Fenland; March; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenland District Council is seeking an experienced Member Services and Governance Manager to lead democratic governance and member support functions within a busy local authority in the UK.

You will guide a small team, oversee democratic services, information governance activity and civic support arrangements, and ensure statutory obligations, transparency and accountability across committees and decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• Experience as governance professional in local government
• Advising elected Members and senior officers on constitutional matters
• Experience with committee and decision-making processes
• Experience leading teams and service improvements

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and continuous improvement of democratic and governance services
• Manage Council, Cabinet, Committee and Sub-Committee administration
• Provide professional advice to Members and senior officers on constitutional matters
• Oversee the Constitution, governance procedures and ethical standards framework
• Lead administration of Member interests, allowances, standards and civic functions
• Support information governance activities including FOI, EIR and data protection compliance
• Manage and develop a high-performing team delivering excellent service

Job description

Fenland District Council is seeking an experienced Member Services and Governance Manager to lead democratic governance and member support functions within a busy local authority in the UK.

You will guide a small team, oversee democratic services, information governance activity and civic support arrangements, and ensure statutory obligations, transparency and accountability across committees and decision-making processes.