Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic and Electoral Services

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité excitante pour un poste de Monitoring Officer et Chef des Services Démocratiques et Électoraux au sein d'une autorité locale. Ce rôle hybride offre la possibilité de travailler avec une équipe respectée tout en contribuant à la livraison des politiques corporatives et des stratégies biens définies.

Qualifications

• Significative expérience dans la direction d'un service démocratique et/ou électoral.
• Expérience dans le secteur public en tant que Monitoring Officer.
• Gestion efficace des enjeux politiques sensibles.

Responsibilities

• Organisation et gestion des fonctions démocratiques et électorales de l'autorité locale.
• Collaboration avec des partenaires publics, privés et du secteur tertiaire.
• Gestion des plaintes des membres.

Skills

Leadership

Analyse et présentation d'informations complexes

Gestion de projets

Compréhension des processus politiques

Job description

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Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic and Electoral Services, bolton, greater manchester

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Client:

Sellick Partnership

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic and Electoral Services

Hybrid Working

About the Role:

Sellick Partnership is looking for a Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic and Electoral Services to join a Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected team.

Key Responsibilities of the Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic and Electoral Services include:

• The organisation and management of the democratic and electoral functions of the local authority
• To take an active role in delivering Corporate and Service Specific Policies and Strategies
• To work in collaboration with the local authority's services as well as public, private, and third sector partners
• To ensure the local authority's Corporate Plan is delivered to maximum potential
• Dealing with member complaints
• Attending full cabinet meetings

Key Skills and Experience of the Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic and Electoral Services :

• Significant experience leading a democratic and/or elections service
• Previous experience working as a Monitoring Officer
• Previous experience working in the public sector/local authorities
• Previous experience working in a political environment, understanding political processes and competently managing politically sensitive issues
• Experience planning, delivering, and managing projects
• Significant understanding of legislation and standards relevant to Electoral and Democratic processes
• Efficient leadership and management skills
• Ability to analyse and present complex information to a wide audience

Our client is offering hybrid working with one day a week in the office, however they can be flexible for the right candidate.

If you would like to have a confidential chat about this role then please contact Sara Robinson in our Manchester office.