Executive & Democratic Services Team Leader

Job Description

Executive and Democratic Services Team Leader

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Located in Helmsley

The North York Moors National Park Authority helps to care for one of the UKs most distinctive protected landscapes. Spanning 554 square miles, the National Park is home to expansive heather moorland, woodland, remote dales, historic villages and dramatic coastline, and plays an important role in supporting nature, communities and sustainable access for visitors.

We are now looking for an Executive and Democratic Services Team Leader to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
The Benefits

- Salary of £33,672 - £36,580 per annum

- 25 days annual leave, rising annually by one day to 30 days after five years service, plus public holidays

- Local Government Pension Scheme

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced team leader with strong administrative co-ordination skills to join our respected organisation.

With responsibility spanning executive support, democratic services and office management, youll have the chance to broaden your leadership experience at the heart of the Authority and gain valuable exposure to high-level governance and decision-making.

Whats more, alongside a strong pension and generous annual leave, youll enjoy a varied and influential role where your judgement, organisation and relationship-building skills will be highly valued.

So, if youre ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the effective running of an organisation that cares for one of the UKs most distinctive protected landscapes, read on and apply today.
The Role

As the Executive and Democratic Services Team Leader, you will lead our executive, democratic and administrative support services, ensuring effective governance and high-quality support for Members and senior leaders.

Overseeing executive support for the Chief Executive Officer, Chairman and Senior Leadership Team, you will manage diaries, meetings, travel and correspondence.

You will also lead the planning and delivery of Member meetings, training programmes and community forums, maintaining strong communication with Members and key stakeholders.

Additionally, you will:

- Manage calls, emails and correspondence, escalating matters where appropriate

- Co-ordinate administrative workloads across corporate and planning teams

- Manage the Receptionist, Administrative Assistant and Caretaker

- Organise Parish and Community Forums

- Manage the Committee Services and stationery budgets

- Ensure governance processes are delivered in line with statutory requirements
About You

To be considered as our Executive and Democratic Services Team Leader, you will need:

- Experience managing a small team and co-ordinating day-to-day administrative or office management activity

- Experience working effectively with senior managers, providing co-ordination and support within your own area of responsibility

- Experience building effective working relationships with members, trustees, committee members or senior stakeholders

- Confidence to lead the CEO and Directors on annual plans for member training, seminar programmes, Parish/Community forums, etc.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Applications must be completed by 23.59 on Wednesday 5 August 2026.

Interviews are to be held on Wednesday 19 August 2026.

Other organisations may call this role Democratic Services Team Leader, Governance Team Leader, Administration Team Lead, Reception Manager, Administration Manager, Office Manager, Administration Support Supervisor, Administration Team Supervisor, Lead Administrator, or Executive Support Team Leader.

Webrecruit and North York Moors National Park Authority are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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