Committee Services Manager

6-month contract role with a local authority Summary This is a 6-month contract role with a local authority, designed to lead and manage the Committee Services Team. The position is crucial in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and customer-focused support to the Councils decision-making and scrutiny functions. The role is pivotal in promoting transparency, good governance, and compliance with statutory and constitutional requirements, while driving continuous service improvement. Responsibilities Lead, coordinate, and manage the Committee Services Team to deliver effective governance support across the Council. Ensure high-quality administrative and procedural support to Council, Cabinet, committees, panels, boards, and working groups. Take personal responsibility for supporting Council and Cabinet meetings, ensuring smooth and compliant decision-making processes. Provide expert advice to officers and Members on the Scheme of Delegation and decision-making procedures. E...