Senior Democratic Services Officer

Senior Democratic Services Officer£32,597 to £36,363 (pay award pending)Full time - 37 hours per weekRugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country''s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.About the roleYou will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of a small, busy team of Democratic Services Officers. You will also be the Lead Scrutiny Officer in the delivery of a comprehensive high quality scrutiny support service.Please see the attached Job Profile for full details. About you We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:• Strong experience in Democratic Services or local authority governance. • Confidence in leading and supporting staff, setting standards, monitoring performance and managing workloads. • A sound understanding of council governance, scrutiny and decision making processes. • The ability to contribute positively to service improvement and change. • Strong organisational and interpersonal skills and political awareness.• A collaborative, proactive and ''can do'' approach to their workBenefits35 days leave (including 8 Bank Holidays and 3 extra days normally applied at Christmas)Generous Local Government Pension SchemeHybrid working up to 60% Flexi time schemeAnnual leave ..... full job details .....