Head of Democratic Services & Governance

New Start; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Annual leave 28–33 days and buy-up to

Flexible working patterns

Employee wellbeing & support services

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a Head of Service to lead the Democratic Services Team, oversee governance and performance, and support the Director of Governance and Legal Services. The role requires strategic and operational leadership, political awareness and excellent organisational skills in a hybrid working environment.

You will advise senior officers and Members, build trusted relationships across the Council and partners, and deputise on sensitive matters as part of the Directorate Management

Qualifications

• Experience in local government democratic services
• Ability to motivate and manage staff
• Develop work systems and processes with team partners
• Demonstrate drive and resilience to handle varied workload

Responsibilities

• Lead Democratic Services Team and manage Scrutiny Services
• Coordinate robust governance arrangements across committees and member services
• Oversee support to Protocol Office for the Lord Mayor activities
• Administer Electoral Services Team across divisions and constituencies

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Strategic thinking

Staff management

Job description

Cardiff Council is seeking a Head of Service to lead the Democratic Services Team, oversee governance and performance, and support the Director of Governance and Legal Services. The role requires strategic and operational leadership, political awareness and excellent organisational skills in a hybrid working environment.

You will advise senior officers and Members, build trusted relationships across the Council and partners, and deputise on sensitive matters as part of the Directorate Management