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Councillor Services Team Leader Hourly Rate: £22.85 (flexible for the right candidate)Location: Reading, Civic OfficesJob Type: Temporary, Ongoing We are seeking a Councillor Services Team Leader for a local authority in Reading. This role is office-based and plays a crucial part in supporting the democratic functions of the council. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in democratic organisations and possess strong management and organisational skills. Day-to-day of the role: Motivate and lead the Councillor Services Team to ensure high-quality service delivery to councillors across all parties, maintaining confidentiality and sufficient team coverage.Act as the first point of contact for the Leader and Deputy Leader of the Council, managing communications and delegations effectively.Proactively identify and implement service improvements and standardised working practices within the team.Organise and coordinate comprehensive services for meetings and events led by the Leader or Deputy, including venue booking, agenda creation, and minute-taking.Coordinate Member Personnel Appeal Panels and assist with Member Personnel Panels for senior recruitment, ensuring efficient distribution of materials and collection of feedback.Develop and deliver the Annual Councillor Induction and Training Programme in collaboration with relevant departments. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience working in democratic organisations such as local or national government.Ability to handle sensitive information with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality.Strong management skills with the capability to identify and implement improvements swiftly.Excellent organisational skills, able to manage various requests at a fast pace and coordinate between different teams.Strong polit