In this role you will lead democratic services and scrutiny support to ensure lawful, transparent governance. You will work closely with elected Members, the Mayor, and senior officers to provide expert governance advice, manage committees and scrutiny processes, and develop the Members. You will build a high-performing team, strengthen governance arrangements, and drive continuous improvement in an ambitious, growing authority delivering transformational change for York and North Yorkshire.
Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of democratic services and scrutiny support across the organisation
Advise elected Members and senior leaders on governance, constitutional matters and decision-making
Oversee committee and scrutiny services and support high-profile meetings
Drive Member development programmes and manage a team of democratic services professionals
Strengthen governance arrangements and promote openness, transparency and accountability
Support continuous service improvement and cross-boundary collaboration
Key requirements
Significant experience in democratic services, governance and scrutiny in local government or public sector
Strong knowledge of local government governance frameworks and constitutional requirements
Ability to provide robust, impartial advice and challenge where needed
Experience leading and developing teams and managing resources
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across political/organisational boundaries
Ability to remain calm under pressure and balance priorities
Commitment to public service, integrity, transparency and ongoing professional development
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