Deputy Head of Democratic Services, Runnymede Borough Council

Association Of Democratic Services Officers; Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Addlestone is seeking a Deputy Head of Democratic Services to provide high-quality support to committees and lead on democratic matters. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in Democratic Services, excellent organizational skills, and a keen attention to detail. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model and competitive benefits including 29 days annual leave and an excellent pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

29 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in Democratic Services, or a similar position.
• Able to work methodically and manage a range of competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support to committees and meetings.
• Give procedural advice to officers, councillors, and the public.
• Lead responsibilities related to highway matters.

Skills

Knowledge of law and practices in Democratic Services

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Salary: £41,499 – £50,480 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Contracted hours: 37 hours per week

About Runnymede Borough Council

Runnymede Borough Council is an ambitious authority where people are at the heart of everything we do. We are a great place to work, visit, study or call home. Through our Corporate Business Plan, we prioritise the things that matter to us:

• Tackling the climate emergency and enhancing nature
• Improving health and wellbeing for all
• Supporting our communities through change
• Growing a fair and sustainable economy.

We want to create an environment where continuous improvement and making things better every day is a trait and cultural norm. We also want work to be an environment where we celebrate success, treat everyone with mutual respect and ensure everyone’s voice is heard. Being honest is important to us, so when we were given a non-statutory Best Value Notice in December 2023, we didn’t shy away from it, we acknowledged it for what it is and took it as a positive opportunity to show everyone how strong and resilient our finances are.

What you will do

• Provide effective and high-quality support to committees and other meetings, the team, other colleagues and councillors.
• Provide procedural advice on allocated areas of work to officers, councillors and members of the public.
• Provide support to and deputise for the Head of Democratic Services as outlined in this job description and as required.
• Lead on the team’s responsibilities regarding highways matters (road closures, street trading, goods vehicles, off street parking orders, etc).

About you

• Good working knowledge of the law and practices in which Democratic/Committee Services operates.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in Democratic Services, or similar position.
• Well‑organised: able to work methodically and manage a range of competing deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail.

Benefits

• Hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
• Flexible working and Flexi-leave.
• 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (goes up to 32 days after 2 years’ service).
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Free parking.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Payment of one professional membership per annum.
• Cycle to work + further related discounts.
• Season ticket loan.
• Health insurance plan after 1 years’ service / Dental after 3 years’ service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Wisdom Wellness App.

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Deadline for applications: 11.59pm, Wednesday 3 December 2025

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