Democratic Services Team Leader & Scrutiny Lead (Hybrid)

WMJobs; Rugby; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days leave

LGPS

Hybrid working up to 60%

Flexi time scheme

Induction program

Learning and development opportunities

Professional subscription paid

Family friendly policies

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Rugby Borough Council in Rugby is seeking a Democratic Services Team Leader to manage a small, busy team of Democratic Services Officers and serve as Lead Scrutiny Officer, delivering a high-quality scrutiny support service.

You will advise on statutory legislation and the Council’s Constitution, and support governance processes for Councillors and Officers. The role includes coordinating civic events and liaising with departments and external bodies to implement decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Democratic Services or local authority governance.
• Confidence in leading and supporting staff, setting standards, monitoring performance and managing workloads.
• Sound understanding of council governance, scrutiny and decision making processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of a small, busy team of Democratic Services Officers.
• Act as Lead Scrutiny Officer delivering a comprehensive, high-quality scrutiny support service.
• Provide advice on statutory legislation and the Council’s Constitution in relation to governance processes for Councillors and Officers.
• Coordinate civic, ceremonial and other events and manage meeting-related work including correspondence and reports.
• Liaise with officers from other departments and external bodies to implement decisions.

Skills

Democratic Services

Governance

Staff leadership

Organisational skills

Political awareness

Job description

Rugby Borough Council in Rugby is seeking a Democratic Services Team Leader to manage a small, busy team of Democratic Services Officers and serve as Lead Scrutiny Officer, delivering a high-quality scrutiny support service.

You will advise on statutory legislation and the Council’s Constitution, and support governance processes for Councillors and Officers. The role includes coordinating civic events and liaising with departments and external bodies to implement decisions.