G7 Head of Democratic Health
Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru
Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 25th September 2024
Details
Reference number
368575
Salary
£56,112 - £67,095
A
Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
Job grade
Grade 7
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru (DBCC) is a statutory body sponsored by Welsh Government and has statutory functions which are set out in the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru etc. Act 2013, the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) Act 2
Type of role
Senior leadership
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time
Number of jobs available
1
Contents
Location
Cardiff
About the job
Job summary
It is your role to act as Head of Democratic Health and lead on the Electoral Management Board (EMB), Remuneration and Engagement workstreams for DBCC and BCW. The postholder is responsible to the Chief Executive and will provide effective management and leadership to the Democratic Health team.
Job description
- Develop, manage and monitor the programme of work of DBCC and BCW relating to the EMB, remuneration and engagement functions.
- Design and cost the programmes relating to democratic health for DBCC and BCW.
- To contribute to the budget setting and monitoring in compliance with Commission processes, ensuring that the review team acts in accordance with policies and procedures as regards financial and other regulations, including any delegated accounting
- Regularly report progress and assessment of democratic health risks to DBCC, BCW and EMB
- To function as Head of Communications and Policy for DBCC and BCW
- Continuously seek lessons learned and putting them into practice facilitating continuous improvement.
- Lead on research development for DBCC, BCW and EMB
- Manage risks and issues, using initiative to respond to minor day to day changes in priorities and escalating where necessary.
- Provide effective leadership to the democratic health team, taking responsibility for the development of team members, establishing individual performance targets and monitoring performance according to agreed procedures
- Provide specialist advice to the Chief Executive, Commissioners, EMB, Principal Councils, Welsh Government, UK Government, the media and the public on matters relating to democratic health, when required.
- To support the Chief Executive by contributing to research, drafting papers (for internal use or for consideration by Commissioners or staff) and preparing and making presentations to internal and external stakeholders on related issues
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, representing DBCC, BCW and EMB as required
- Deputise for the Chief Executive when necessary
- Lead on the Secretariat support to the EMB as well as support the delivery of its policy functions for the effective governance and operation of board
- Coordinate the issuing of directions to Returning Officers and Electoral Registration Officers
- Organise regular briefing events throughout the year for Returning Officers and their staff, and assisting in devising event content.
- Overseeing the development of the mentoring scheme for new Returning Officers
- Coordinate consultation responses relating to democratic health
- Commissioning training for the professional network in partnership with the AEA and Electoral Commission
- Contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
- Other general duties
Person specification
Job Specific Criteria (essential):
- Strong understanding of the structure and organisation of local, national and UK government and the underlying legislation.
- Experience of working in a regulatory environment as well as reading and applying legislation.
- Experience of electoral registration
- Strong organisational skills, capable of delivering at pace whilst ensuring quality.
- The ability to develop and nurture effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration to get business done.
- Have excellent judgement to identify and manage risk.
- Strong problem solving skills, including consideration of a wide variety of stakeholder needs
- Experience of leading a team on site and remotely
- Experience of drafting high quality written documents which focus on attention to detail and adapt to engage with various stakeholders
- Association of Electoral Administrators Certificate in Electoral Administration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Job Specific Criteria (desirable):
- Welsh Speaker
- Association of Electoral Administrators Diploma in Electoral Administration
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
- Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £56,112, Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru contributes
£16,255 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours.
Applications (CV and covering letter which includes how you demonstrate the competencies), should be submitted via Civil Service Jobs by 25/09/24.
Sift: 02/10/24
Interviews: 24/10/24
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the
Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)
and the
Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Shereen Williams
- Email : vacancies@dbcc.gov.wales
- Telephone : 02920464819
Recruitment team
- Email : vacancies@dbcc.gov.wales
