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About the Role
This 5-month contract position with a local authority aims to enhance and support the Council's Overview and Scrutiny function. The role involves managing scrutiny reviews, providing committee management assistance, conducting research and policy analysis, and advising Members on scrutiny processes. It is crucial for ensuring scrutiny activities improve service delivery, governance, accountability, and decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the entire lifecycle of overview and scrutiny reviews.
- Create project plans, research strategies, and evidence-gathering activities for scrutiny investigations.
- Provide professional advice, guidance, and support to Members involved in scrutiny reviews and committees.
- Develop high-quality reports, findings, and recommendations from scrutiny reviews.
- Assist in the implementation and monitoring of scrutiny recommendations.
- Perform research, data analysis, benchmarking, and evidence collection to support informed decision-making.
- Examine Council services, executive decisions, regulatory functions, and external service providers.
Requirements
- Proven experience in policy development, scrutiny, research, public consultation, committee administration, or a related governance role.
- Experience working within local government, central government, the public sector, voluntary sector, or other complex organizations.
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development in governance, policy, research, or public administration.
- Democratic service experience is mandatory.
Skills
- Policy development
- Scrutiny
- Research
- Public consultation
- Committee administration
- Governance
- Policy analysis
- Data analysis
- Benchmarking
- Evidence collection
Location
- Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT, United Kingdom
Work Type
- Contract
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5 months contract
Education Level
- Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience
Salary/Compensations
- £30 per hour umbrella
About the Company
- This role is with a local authority.