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In this role you'll lead our Democratic Services and Engagement team to design and deliver accessible and engaging processes to empower our member-owners to take part in our democratic processes and engage with their elected representatives all year round.
Client Details
A rare opportunity to work as part of a membership organisation, owned by our 5.8m members. We exist to create value for them. Our members and their voice are at the heart of the decisions we make. Member-owners shape and influence the business directly and by voting for other member-owners to represent their interests on our Board and Council.
Our Council and Democracy team work for member-owners by making sure their voice is heard, enabling them to choose and connect with their elected representatives locally and nationally and supporting Council to represent their interests in the decisions our business makes.
In this role you'll lead our Democratic Services and Engagement team to design and deliver accessible and engaging processes to empower our member-owners to take part in our democratic processes and engage with their elected representatives all year round. This will include working with teams across the business to create a program of formal and informal ways our member owners can engage with the business and its leaders, linked to our strategic priorities. You'll also lead the end-to-end project management of member focused events as well as coming up with innovative opportunities for member-owners to have their say. You'll connect directly with our 5.8 million member-owners and work closely with our National Members' Council, Board, and senior leaders, providing a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on everything we stand for.
Description
路 Lead a team to design and deliver member-centric formal and informal democratic processes so our member-owners can elect and engage with the Board directors and Council members who represent them.
路 Come up with innovative solutions to drive member engagement and participation with our democracy so that member-owners feel empowered to exercise their ownership rights.
路 Manage our key democratic events making sure that they're engaging and all elections and motions are carried out to high standards of administration in line with our democratic principles and objectives.
路 Make sure that member-owners have timely and relevant access to information about how their Co-op is run, how decisions are made and how they're at the heart of decision making.
路 Oversee the development of candidates who are representatives of our Council and Board, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to support them in moving into an elected position.
路 Work closely with the Board, Council and business leaders to establish priorities for member democratic support to drive business performance.
Profile
路 Significant experience of leading large scale democratic processes and working with elected members.
路 Knowledge of electoral and democratic processes and innovation in large complex organisations.
路 Strong commercial acumen with the ability to bring fresh ideas and new ways of working.
路 Experience of working with external suppliers.
路 Previous line management experience and experience of working within a matrix organisation.
路 Excellent relationship building and influencing skills up to executive and Board level.
Role based in Manchester city centre - hybrid working with 2 days a week in the office and some evening and weekend work.
Job Offer
At this business you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger business and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes:
路 competitive salary
路 private healthcare
路 company car or car allowance
路 coaching, training, and support to help you develop
路 pension with up to 10% employer contributions
路 annual incentive scheme
路 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service)
路 discounts on company products and services
If you are a motivated individual with a knack for engagement strategies and democratic services, consider taking up this exciting opportunity.
