Democratic Services Manager

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:58:00 +0100

We are looking for a forward thinking and innovative manager to join our Legal & Democratic Services Team in the role of Democratic Services Manager.

You will be responsible to the Head of Legal & Democratic Services and responsible for the leadership of the staff in Committee Services, the Mayoralty Service and Caretaking / Printing Service. You will be a key contact for the Council’s elected members and co-ordination of Council meetings including Full Council, the Executive, Corporate Leadership Team alongside other committee meetings.

The position requires extensive experience of undertaking complex administrative work and a high level of communication skills both written and oral to work successfully with Council’s elected members and officers.

Attendance at evening meetings is a regular feature for this position.

Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.

We offer:

Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
Up to 31 days annual leave
Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire

Our Benefits include:

Local Government Pension Scheme
Option to buy extra annual leave
Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Climate Programme Manager

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:51:00 +0100

£37,280 - £39,152 per annum PLUS £5,000 Market Supplement

Pendle Council is committed to addressing the challenges of climate change through positive local action. We're passionate about supporting our local community, businesses, and the environment to achieve our ambitious carbon reduction targets.

To help us achieve this, we're seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable individual with existing experience to drive our efforts.

You'll possess a strong understanding of climate change, strategic funding programs, current energy generation technologies, and sustainable development, coupled with a determination to create positive change.

You'll have proven experience in securing resources, managing large-scale projects, strong technical analytical abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills. Collaborating with council service areas, key stakeholders, and the community, you'll inspire action and influence decision-making.

We're excited about the potential for this area of work to expand, and with the right candidate, this post will naturally evolve and grow. Working as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, you'll be pivotal in driving positive change across Pendle.

Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.

We offer:

Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
Up to 31 days annual leave
Flexible contracts requiring 2–3 days in the office each week (more if needed), so you should live within commuting distance of Nelson, Lancashire

Our Benefits include:

Local Government Pension Scheme
Option to buy extra annual leave
Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Please note: we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this post as the occupation code for the role is not one that is eligible for a skilled worker visa.

Pendle Vacancies

Democratic Services Manager

Climate Programme Manager