Democratic Services & Scrutiny Manager

We are currently partnering with a Local Council based in Berkshire, who are recruiting for a Democratic Services & Scrutiny Manager on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time position with a salary band of £50,512 to £55,766 dependent upon experience and the start date is subject to notice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Provide Leadership, direction and management to Democratic Services to deliver first class committee, member and scrutiny services, contributing to the council’s recovery and improvement plans and strategic and corporate objectives
• Work with Councillors, the Monitoring Officer, Executive Directors and others to ensure the delivery of effective democratic services and the provision of advice compliant with legislation and appropriate managerial, financial and administrative standards
• Organise and co-ordinate the proper and effective planning, conduct and control of the Council’s democratic decision-making processes and implementation thereof
• Develop an effective scrutiny and governance function, in line with the secretary of state’s directions to the authority, ensuring scrutiny is an integral part of the council’s decision-making process

Experience required:

• Experience required in Local Government
• Extensive Experience required in a Governance Officer Role

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Minute taking
• Complex diary management
• Agenda planning, co-ordination monitoring

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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