Team Leader (Democratic Services)
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Salford, M275DA |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75790532 |
Summary
Salford City Council is strengthening its governance arrangements as part of its Governance 360 improvement programme and is now recruiting a Team Leader (Democratic Services) at Grade 4C.
This role will provide day to day operational leadership within Democratic Services and play a key part in embedding improved governance practices across the organisation.
The post offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced democratic services professional to move into a people management and service leadership role, while remaining closely involved in operational delivery.
About the Role
As Team Leader (Democratic Services), you will:
- Provide day to day leadership and line management of Democratic Services Officers.
- Ensure the effective operational delivery of Democratic Services, including committee cycles, scrutiny support, agenda planning, report assurance and publication of papers.
- Maintain high standards of statutory compliance, transparency and good governance.
- Support and embed service improvements arising from Governance 360, translating change into practical, day to day processes.
- Act as a point of advice and guidance for officers, Members and partners on democratic and governance matters.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, professionalism and values based leadership.
This is a hands on leadership role, balancing people management, operational oversight and service development.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
- Strong experience in Democratic Services or local authority governance.
- Confidence in leading and supporting staff, setting standards and managing workloads.
- A sound understanding of committee governance, scrutiny and decision making processes.
- The ability to contribute positively to service improvement and change.
- Strong organisational skills, political awareness and professional judgement.
- A collaborative, proactive and solutions focused approach.
Interviews expected to take place during w/c 6 April 2026.
Please contact christian.scade@salford.gov.uk for further information.
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