Democratic and Corporate Services Manager

Democratic and Corporate Services Manager (LAE008)

Grade SM2: £57,121 - £60,295 per annum (pay award pending)

Permanent, 37 hours per week

Why join us?

Working for Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils gives you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:

• Flexitime scheme to support work life balance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 30 days annual leave, rising to 35 days after 5 years
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free car parking
• Casual Car User Allowance
• Payment of one professional fee per year

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced leader to join our established and supportive Democratic and Corporate Shared Services, working across Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils.

The postholder will provide leadership and support across the corporate support functions, with a particular focus on leading and delivering the efficient running of electoral and democratic decision making processes.

About you

You will be:

• An experienced leader with good working knowledge of the rules relating to statutory electoral and democratic decision making procedures
• Confident operating in a public sector or similarly complex environment
• Collaborative, professional and committed to delivering high quality corporate services/advice

Ready to make a difference?

If you're looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your development supported, and your work will have a meaningful impact across two ambitious local authorities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with us.

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Closing date: 14th June 2026

Interviews: w/c 29th June 2026

Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers