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Job summary
A public sector organization is seeking a Strategic Relationships and Democracy Manager in Basildon. This hybrid role involves providing strategic direction, managing governance compliance, and complex political relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the local authority or public sector and strong political acumen. This position offers a salary of up to £35 per hour on a temporary contract.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in local authority or public sector is required.
- Expert knowledge of local authority governance is essential.
- Strong political acumen is a must.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction to Chief Executive's office.
- Lead Committee, Civic and Member Support functions.
- Manage complex political relationships.
- Ensure governance compliance.
- Direct high-level stakeholder communications.
- Oversee democratic processes.
Skills
Strategic Relationships and Democracy Manager — Location: Basildon (Hybrid - 3 days office-based); Salary: Up to £35 per hour; Contract: Temporary; Hours: 36.25 per week; Ref: RF-GOV-0124
- Provide strategic direction to Chief Executive's office
- Lead Committee, Civic and Member Support functions
- Manage complex political relationships
- Ensure governance compliance
- Direct high-level stakeholder communications
- Oversee democratic processes
- Extensive local authority/public sector experience
- Expert knowledge of local authority governance
- Strong political acumen
- Experience in senior-level report writing
- Evening meetings attendance required
- Largest economy in Thames Estuary outside London
- Key role in shaping local governance
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