Democratic Services Officer Job at Vivid Resourcing (West Midlands)

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Democratic Services Officer

Peterborough City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Democratic Services...

Location

United Kingdom , Peterborough

Salary:

32061.00 - 35412.00 GBP / Year

Peterborough City Council

Expiration Date

July 05, 2026

Requirements

Strong experience of committee administration
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
high level of attention to detail
ability to analyse and interpret legislation
ability to manage competing deadlines
ability to work flexibly to support meetings outside normal office hours
experience of local government decision-making and committee management systems is essential.

Job Responsibility

Agenda planning
convening and supporting formal meetings
issuing agendas
recording proceedings
producing accurate minutes, decisions and recommendations for Council, Cabinet, regulatory and scrutiny committees
providing clear, confident and impartial governance and constitutional advice
supporting the implementation of the Council's Constitution
helping resolve complex procedural issues
maintaining committee work programmes
ensuring full compliance with statutory and constitutional requirements

What we offer

Generous annual leave starting at 25 days plus bank holidays
sick pay
local government pension scheme
access to a range of benefits via Employee Benefits Platform including in-store and online discounts as well as Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
access to car lease scheme
take bank holidays flexibly
make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
access to development opportunities including apprenticeships
paid volunteering hours each year

Fulltime

Democratic Services Officer

Vivid are working with a North West local authority to support their Democratic ...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

30.00 - 40.00 GBP / Hour

Vivid Resourcing

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience of minute taking at formal committee meetings
Strong working knowledge of the Modern.Gov system
Good understanding of local authority governance and decision-making processes
Availability to start at short notice
Flexibility to attend evening meetings 2–3 times per month

Job Responsibility

Administer and support Licensing and Development Control committees
Prepare, publish, and manage agendas, reports, and minutes using Modern.Gov
Attend committee meetings, including evening meetings, and take accurate minutes
Ensure meetings are conducted in line with relevant legislation and council procedures

Interim Director of Legal and Democratic Services

An established local authority in Yorkshire is seeking an Interim Director of Le...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Vivid Resourcing

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant experience operating at a senior level within a large, complex organisation

Job Responsibility

Lead and develop an effective Legal & Democratic Services function
Provide strategic legal advice on complex, high-profile matters to senior stakeholders and elected members
Act as Statutory Monitoring Officer, ensuring governance and legal compliance
Oversee elections and electoral services delivery
Take ownership of information governance, risk, and regulatory responsibilities (including SIRO and RIPA)
Drive transformation, modernisation, and continuous improvement across the service
Manage departmental budgets and performance targets
Represent the authority at regional and national level

Director, India IT Center

Vistance is recruiting a Director, India IT Center to join our team based in Hyd...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

CommScope

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

15+ years in IT with 8–10 years in senior leadership (Director/VP) leading large, cross-functional teams (100+ FTEs)
Bachelor's in computer science, Engineering, or related field
MBA or Master’s preferred
Deep functional/technical expertise across the SAP ecosystem with a proven track record in S/4HANA migrations (greenfield or brownfield), upgrades, and operations
Demonstrated success managing enterprise applications, web/mobile development, data/analytics, and infrastructure in parallel
Experience in a Global In-House Center (GIC)/Captive environment working with US/EU stakeholders and time zones
Evidence of designing and executing multi-year technology roadmaps and delivering measurable business value

Job Responsibility

Lead India IT strategy and governance, aligning all initiatives with the Global CIO office, while driving CAPEX/OPEX optimization, vendor consolidation, and ROI-based decision-making
Oversee the complete SAP & ERP ecosystem (S/4HANA, FICO, MM, SD, PP, HR/SuccessFactors), ensuring effective implementation, upgrades, integration, and reduction of customisations
Define and govern enterprise architecture standards to enable scalable, modular, cloud-ready systems and modernisation, moving legacy monoliths to microservices and API-first architecture
Drive digital transformation, including web/mobile application delivery, design systems, and automation initiatives across the enterprise
Lead Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Analytics programs to automate processes, enhance insights, and democratize data across functions using Power BI, Tableau, and SAP BW
Own service delivery operations, ensuring 99.9% uptime, strong SLA governance, SRE/observability practices, and operational excellence across incident, problem, and change management
Manage hybrid cloud and infrastructure environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) and on-prem data centres, ensuring high availability, resilience, and disaster recovery readiness
Strengthen cybersecurity posture by implementing zero-trust architecture, vulnerability management frameworks, and enterprise-wide incident response protocols with the CISO
Lead testing and quality engineering transformation, shifting from manual to automated testing (Selenium, Tricentis) and enforcing robust performance/load testing
Build and develop a high-performing IT organisation, designing structure, career paths, capacity models, mentoring leaders, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability

Fulltime

Chief Operating Officer

A local government client of mine are looking for an Interim Chief Operating Off...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

Not provided

Vivid Resourcing

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience working to S151 level

Job Responsibility

Responsible for the financial services, people services, and legal and democratic services directorates

Head of Governance

This is a senior interim assignment, providing strategic leadership across gover...

Location

United Kingdom , North East

Salary:

Not provided

Vivid Resourcing

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Senior governance leadership experience within the public sector
Strong knowledge of local government governance, constitutional arrangements, and democratic processes
Proven ability to advise members and senior officers in complex, political environments
Experience delivering assurance and stability in an interim or change context

Job Responsibility

Lead the governance and democratic services function, ensuring effective, compliant decision-making
Act as principal governance advisor to senior leadership and elected members
Oversee constitutional arrangements, schemes of delegation, and governance frameworks
Ensure committees, boards, and executive decision-making operate effectively and lawfully
Support transparency, ethical governance, and risk management across the organisation
Manage and develop a specialist governance team
Work closely with legal, finance, audit, and external stakeholders

Paralegal

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading global technology company, ren...

Location

United States , Seattle

Salary:

22.00 - 27.00 USD / Hour

Aquent

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Associate’s degree in paralegal studies or equivalent training
0-2 years of experience in a legal support role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of English
A service-oriented mindset, focused on providing effective assistance and support
Comfortable presenting ideas and collaborating within a team environment
Demonstrated curiosity, eagerness to learn, and commitment to self-development
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage tasks efficiently
Proven ability to analyze and comprehend policies and legal documents
Passion for technology and a keen interest in learning new tools and systems
Highly organized, analytical, and problem-solving oriented, with the ability to think clearly under pressure

Job Responsibility

Manage and triage incoming commercial legal matters within a centralized legal request system, directing them to appropriate internal resources
Provide essential support for routine legal processes and assist with standard commercial matters
Escalate complex legal issues to senior legal team members for in-depth review and resolution
Collaborate with legal professionals to collect data, analyze legal and compliance factors, and draft recommended guidance and solutions for commercial legal matters
Maintain, update, and organize legal knowledge base and self-service resources to enhance business readiness
Contribute to ongoing process improvements and the development of efficient matter-routing workflows

What we offer

subsidized health, vision, and dental plans
paid sick leave
retirement plans with a match

Fulltime

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IT Training Lead

The IT Training Lead will drive technology learning and user adoption across the...

Location

United States , Delray Beach

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience in IT training, instructional design, technical enablement, or learning and development
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365
Excellent communication, facilitation, and content development skills
Ability to translate technical concepts into practical, user-friendly training.

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, and deliver IT training programs in instructor-led, virtual, and self-paced formats
Take lead in the Microsoft Copilot and AI training strategy, including onboarding, advanced use cases, responsible AI usage, and ongoing enablement
Partner with IT leadership to support new technology rollouts, system upgrades, and digital transformation initiatives
Create and maintain training content, including videos, guides, tutorials, and job aids
Identify skill gaps and develop targeted learning solutions to improve adoption and productivity
Gather feedback and measure training effectiveness to continuously improve programs.

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