Deputy Democratic Services Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £29.79 i £38.97 yr awr |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Pay Rate: £29.79 PAYE / £38.97 Umbrella |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Lambeth, South East London |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Neway International Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | RQ1706673 |
Crynodeb
Neway International are seeking a Deputy Democratic Services Manager (PO5) to join our client based with the London Borough of Lambeth.
Location: Lambeth Town Hall
Hours: 35 per week
Start Date: 27/04/2026
End Date: 26/07/2026
Pay Rate: £29.79 PAYE / £38.97 Umbrella
About the Client
Lambeth Council’s Democratic Services function supports the Council’s governance, decision‑making, scrutiny, and member development. The service ensures statutory compliance, transparent processes, and effective support to councillors, committees, and senior officers.
The Role
The Deputy Democratic Services Manager will support the leadership and operational management of the Democratic Services team, deputising for the Democratic Services Manager and ensuring the smooth running of all governance and committee processes. The role includes oversight of decision‑making frameworks, scrutiny support, member development, and statutory compliance across the service.
This is a politically restricted post.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting in leading and managing the Democratic Services team
Ensuring all decision‑making processes comply with statutory and constitutional requirements
Deputising for the Democratic Services Manager, including during periods of leave
Overseeing committee management: forward plans, agendas, reports, minutes and decisions
Providing advice and guidance to councillors, officers, and the public on governance processes
Supporting report authors to ensure high‑quality, compliant reports
Managing the operation of education admission and exclusion appeals
Maintaining councillor information, registers of interest, and decision records
Leading on Member Development, including induction and ongoing support
Implementing legislative changes affecting governance and democratic processes
Allocating work, setting performance targets, and monitoring team output
Building strong working relationships with members, officers, partners, and stakeholders
Ensuring effective communication and high standards of customer service
Promoting continuous improvement and best practice across the service
Candidate Requirements
Experience managing staff within a democratic or governance environment
Strong understanding of local government decision‑making and constitutional frameworks
Experience advising councillors and senior officers on governance processes
Political sensitivity and experience working in a political environment
Experience delivering service improvements
Operational knowledge of constitutions and committee management systems (e.g., Modern.Gov)
Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship‑building skills
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain high professional standards
Location: Lambeth Town Hall
Hours: 35 per week
Start Date: 27/04/2026
End Date: 26/07/2026
Pay Rate: £29.79 PAYE / £38.97 Umbrella
About the Client
Lambeth Council’s Democratic Services function supports the Council’s governance, decision‑making, scrutiny, and member development. The service ensures statutory compliance, transparent processes, and effective support to councillors, committees, and senior officers.
The Role
The Deputy Democratic Services Manager will support the leadership and operational management of the Democratic Services team, deputising for the Democratic Services Manager and ensuring the smooth running of all governance and committee processes. The role includes oversight of decision‑making frameworks, scrutiny support, member development, and statutory compliance across the service.
This is a politically restricted post.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting in leading and managing the Democratic Services team
Ensuring all decision‑making processes comply with statutory and constitutional requirements
Deputising for the Democratic Services Manager, including during periods of leave
Overseeing committee management: forward plans, agendas, reports, minutes and decisions
Providing advice and guidance to councillors, officers, and the public on governance processes
Supporting report authors to ensure high‑quality, compliant reports
Managing the operation of education admission and exclusion appeals
Maintaining councillor information, registers of interest, and decision records
Leading on Member Development, including induction and ongoing support
Implementing legislative changes affecting governance and democratic processes
Allocating work, setting performance targets, and monitoring team output
Building strong working relationships with members, officers, partners, and stakeholders
Ensuring effective communication and high standards of customer service
Promoting continuous improvement and best practice across the service
Candidate Requirements
Experience managing staff within a democratic or governance environment
Strong understanding of local government decision‑making and constitutional frameworks
Experience advising councillors and senior officers on governance processes
Political sensitivity and experience working in a political environment
Experience delivering service improvements
Operational knowledge of constitutions and committee management systems (e.g., Modern.Gov)
Excellent communication, organisational, and relationship‑building skills
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain high professional standards