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Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic and Electoral Services, maidstone
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Client:
Sellick Partnership
Location:
maidstone, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
28.06.2025
Expiry Date:
12.08.2025
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Job Description:
Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic and Electoral Services
Hybrid Working
About the Role:
Sellick Partnership is looking for a Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic and Electoral Services to join a Local Authority on an interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected team.
Key Responsibilities of the Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic and Electoral Services include:
* The organisation and management of the democratic and electoral functions of the local authority
* To take an active role in delivering Corporate and Service Specific Policies and Strategies
* To work in collaboration with the local authority's services as well as public, private, and third sector partners
* To ensure the local authority's Corporate Plan is delivered to maximum potential
* Dealing with member complaints
* Attending full cabinet meetings
Key Skills and Experience of the Monitoring Officer and Head of Democratic and Electoral Services :
* Significant experience leading a democratic and/or elections service
* Previous experience working as a Monitoring Officer
* Previous experience working in the public sector/local authorities
* Previous experience working in a political environment, understanding political processes and competently managing politically sensitive issues
* Experience planning, delivering, and managing projects
* Significant understanding of legislation and standards relevant to Electoral and Democratic processes
* Efficient leadership and management skills
* Ability to analyse and present complex information to a wide audience
Our client is offering hybrid working with one day a week in the office, however they can be flexible for the right candidate.
If you would like to have a confidential chat about this role then please contact Sara Robinson in our Manchester office.
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