Democratic Services Manager
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
15/07/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 11/09/2022 23:59
Salary:
£54,785 to £56,912 p.a. (DCC Band 3)
Job Category:
Executive / Managerial
Employment Location:
County Hall, Durham
Further Information
Democratic Services Manager - £54,785 - £56,912 + benefits
Join us in a key role: promoting democratic engagement across the county of Durham
Durham is one the largest local authorities in the country, serving a county of nearly 900,000 people. Democratic process is the beating heart of the council. That’s why, as Democratic Services Manager, you’ll have such an important role if you join our ambitious team. Leading dedicated professionals, you’ll shape tomorrow’s democratic process and make sure it runs smoothly.
As Democratic Services Manager, you’ll have scope to make an impact, advise at the highest levels and bring continuous improvement. Leading Democratic Services (Elections, Committee Services, Scrutiny, Member Support and Civic Office), you’ll provide strategic leadership for a 40-strong team. Together, you’ll tackle key projects such as the preparation of council proposals on council size and warding patterns, which will be submitted as part of the Local Government Boundary Commission Review.
Other key responsibilities will include overseeing the implementation of the Elections Act 2022, the delivery of Council meetings and our Member Development Programme. You’ll also act as Statutory Scrutiny Officer and the Deputy Returning Officer at elections.
This varied remit demands a particular type of leader: pragmatic, positive and proactive, with the energy to learn quickly. Along with plenty of drive, you’ll need an administrative qualification (full ICSA, degree or NVQ level 5) and preferably experience at a senior level in Democratic Services. However, it’s your ability to connect and communicate that will make all the difference.
If you’re politically aware and great at building great relationships, we can offer a wide-ranging role that comes with a host of benefits – everything from flexible and hybrid working options to discounted gym membership.
To find out more and apply please visit https://sourcing.penna.com/clients/durham-county-council/democratic-services-manager/
For a confidential discussion, please email Shivani Poonja on shivani.poonja@penna.com
If successful following the Shortlisting, interviews will be held on the 23rd September or 26th September.
Important Information for Members of the Local Government Pension Scheme:
HM Revenue and Customs impose two controls on the amount of pension savings you can make without having to pay extra tax. These controls are known as the Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance. The Annual Allowance is the amount by which the value of your pension benefits may increase in any one year without you having to pay a tax charge. You are most likely to be affected by the Annual Allowance if you receive a significant pay increase, and/or you are a high earner. More information about the Annual Allowance can be found at the following link https://www.lgpsmember.org/docs/LGPS%20factsheet_AA.pdf.
The Lifetime Allowance is the total value of all pension benefits you can have without triggering an excess benefits tax charge, and is calculated by multiplying your annual pension by 20 and adding any lump sum you take from the pension scheme. If the value of your pension benefits when you draw them is more than the Lifetime Allowance, or more than any protections you may have, you will have to pay tax on the excess benefits. Since 2016/17 the Lifetime Allowance has been set at £1 million, increasing each year in line with inflation. More information about the Lifetime Allowance can be found at the following link https://lgpsmember.org/docs/LGPS%20factsheet_LTA.pdf.
If you are successful in your application for this post and wish to find out more about these controls, please contact the Pension Section at pensions@durham.gov.uk.’
Please note
This job is closed for applications.