Head of Democratic Services*
Slough Council
Role
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Job Description: Head of Democratic Services & Scrutiny
Who You Are
You are a highly experienced manager with a proven track record in leading and delivering Democratic Services. You thrive on strategic planning and organisational change, with the ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve performance objectives. Dedicated to effective governance and democratic processes, you have a strong commitment to continuous professional development and an enthusiasm for innovative service delivery.
What the Job Involves
The role involves providing leadership, direction, and management to deliver top-quality committee, member, and scrutiny services. You will work closely with Councillors, senior managers, and other stakeholders to implement effective democratic processes, provide constitutional advice, and maintain high standards of governance. Ensuring that scrutiny and governance functions are integral to the decision-making process, you will organise and coordinate the authority’s decision-making processes and develop programs for Member services.
Skills
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation
- Strategic decision making
- Financial and budget management
- Change management expertise
- Strong digital literacy
- Project management