Hybrid Democratic Services Manager – Local Government

North Yorkshire Council; Kirby Sigston; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is recruiting a Democratic Services Manager to lead democratic services and scrutiny across the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. The role requires advising elected Members and the Mayor on governance and decision‑making, overseeing committee services and supporting high‑profile meetings.

The post focuses on strengthening governance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring openness and accountability in a growing regional authority.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of democratic services, governance and scrutiny, including advising elected Members on complex issues.
• Strong knowledge of local government governance frameworks and constitutional requirements.
• The confidence to provide robust, impartial advice and challenge where required.
• Experience of leading and developing teams, managing resources and driving service improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of democratic services and scrutiny across the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, ensuring governance is lawful, transparent and effective.
• Provide expert governance advice to Members, the Mayor and senior officers on decision‑making processes.
• Oversee committee and scrutiny services and support high‑profile meetings.
• Lead Member development programmes and manage a team of democratic services professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement to strengthen governance and ensure openness and accountability.

Skills

Democratic services

Governance

Scrutiny

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Public sector

Job description

North Yorkshire Council is recruiting a Democratic Services Manager to lead democratic services and scrutiny across the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority. The role requires advising elected Members and the Mayor on governance and decision‑making, overseeing committee services and supporting high‑profile meetings.

The post focuses on strengthening governance, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring openness and accountability in a growing regional authority.