Democratic Services Team Leader

Rugby Borough Council; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working up to 60%

35 days leave

Generous Local Government Pension

Flexi time scheme

Annual leave purchase scheme

Subsidised parking

Structured Induction Program

Learning and Development opportunities

Professional subscription paid

Job summary

Rugby Borough Council is seeking a Democratic Services Team Leader to oversee a small team and lead a comprehensive scrutiny support service. You will provide guidance on statutory legislation, the Constitution, and governance procedures to Councillors and Officers.

The role also includes managing civic events and coordinating meetings, reports, and external liaison. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Democratic Services or local authority governance.
• Ability to lead and support staff, set standards, monitor performance and manage workloads.
• Understanding of council governance, scrutiny and decision-making processes.
• Drive service improvement and change.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills and political awareness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of a small team of Democratic Services Officers.
• Act as Lead Scrutiny Officer delivering a comprehensive scrutiny support service.
• Provide advice on statutory legislation, the Constitution and governance procedures to Councillors and Officers.
• Manage civic, ceremonial and other events and meetings administration.
• Coordinate correspondence, reports and liaison with other departments and external bodies.

Skills

Democratic Services experience

Governance knowledge

People management

Organisational skills

Political awareness

Collaborative working

Job description

Democratic Services Team Leader

£37,563 to £42,123

Full Time - 37 hours per week

Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country's fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.

About the role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a small, busy team of Democratic Services Officers. You will also be the Lead Scrutiny Officer in the delivery of a comprehensive, high quality scrutiny support service.

You'll be providing advice and guidance on statutory legislation, the Council's Constitution as well as other procedures and protocol in relation to the governance process of the Council as necessary to Councillors and Officers.

Alongside this you'll have a variety of other duties such as day to day management of the organisation of all civic, ceremonial and other events,

undertaking work arising from meetings assigned, including correspondence, reports and liaison with officers of other departments and outside bodies in implementing decisions of meetings and many other things - please see the Job Profile for full details.

About you

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Strong experience in Democratic Services or local authority governance.
• Confidence in leading and supporting staff, setting standards, monitoring performance and managing workloads.
• A sound understanding of council governance, scrutiny and decision making processes.
• The ability to contribute positively to service improvement and change.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills and political awareness.
• A collaborative, proactive and 'can do' approach to their work

Benefits

• 35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Hybrid working up to 60%
• Flexi time scheme
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Subsidised parking
• Structured Induction Program
• Learning and Development opportunities including Future Leaders programmes
• Payment of a professional subscription for approved professionals
• Family Friendly Policies
• Independent Support for your health & wellbeing
• Generous compassionate leave
• Extra Benefits including Retail Discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and more