Head of Democratic Services Council

Salary: Grade K £50,269 £ 54,495 per annum pay award pending
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Contracted hours: 37 hours per week

A relevant degree level qualification or equivalent, preferably in Law, Public Administration, Politics, Governance, Business management or a related discipline.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to lead our Democratic Services function, playing a pivotal role in supporting effective governance, democratic decision-making and accountability across the Council.

Reporting to the Borough Solicitor, you will lead the delivery of high-quality democratic services, including committee administration, scrutiny, member support, constitutional governance and decision-making processes. Acting as the Council’s principal adviser on democratic governance matters, you will work closely with elected Members, senior officers and partners to ensure robust governance arrangements and the highest standards of transparency and accountability.

You will drive continuous improvement, service modernisation and digital transformation within Democratic Services, whilst managing budgets, resources and a professional team delivering effective support to Members and committees.

You will bring significant experience of leading democratic services, governance or scrutiny functions within a large and complex public sector organisation. You will have a strong understanding of local government governance, constitutional processes and decision-making frameworks, together with excellent leadership, communication and relationship management skills.

Final date to receive applications:
Sunday 6th September 2026