Scrutiny Officer
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Job description
| Vacancy Number |
#186 |
| Sector |
Local Government |
| Company |
Temp Recruitment Ltd |
| Location |
Stockton |
| Basic Job Description |
To be responsible to the Head of Democratic Services for the provision of support to the scrutiny function in Stockton-on-Tees. |
| Main Duties |
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Maintaining awareness of changes in legislation, policy and practice in respect of the scrutiny function.
2.Assisting the overview and scrutiny committees in Stockton-on-Tees with a range of support activities, to include work programming, advice, research, project planning and report writing.
3.Liaising with appropriate Officers within the Authority to ensure the provision of relevant information to the Overview and Scrutiny Committees.
4.Liaising with external organisations in terms of their information provision to the Overview and Scrutiny Committees, (to include briefing witnesses and other providers of evidence).
5.Assisting Members with appropriate consultation exercises.
6.Assisting Members with the drafting of Scrutiny reports.
7.Contributing to training for Members and Officers.
8.Consultation with interested parties on reports and proposals and arranging publication of Scrutiny reports.
9.Benchmarking/assessing Best Practice from elsewhere.
10.Working closely with Democratic Services Officers to ensure overall support to the scrutiny function.
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| Key Skills |
Successful record of planning, prioritising and producing work of a high standard
Direct experience of operating within a changing environment
Experience of working with a wide range of people
A successful track record in local government
The ability to maintain productive working relationships with Members and with Officers at all levels within the organisation
The ability to prioritise work and deliver outcomes within timescales
The ability to understand, interpret and communicate complex data and information
Report writing skills
Proven ability to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment
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| Qualification |
"This role in the Scrutiny Team will suit a highly motivated individual who will support the Councils Efficiency Improvement and Transformation programme. You will have the opportunity to support a wide range of review projects covering all services |
| Position |
Full Time |
| Duration |
2 Year Contract |
Hours and Wage
| Wage |
£30000 per annum |
| Hours |
37 |
| Benefits ? |
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Contact Details
| Closing Date |
22-04-2010 |
| Contact Name |
Paul Ritchie |
| Contact Info |
e mail CV to: stockton@temp-recruitment.co.uk |
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