Democratic & Scrutiny Officer

Democratic & Scrutiny Officer

I am working with a Public Sector Organisation based in Rugby who are looking for a Democratic & Scrutiny Officer for 2 Months Initially.

The role is full time, to start ASAP and paying up to £250 Umbrella per day. The role is in scope of IR35.

Job Purpose

Working as part of a team under the direction of the Democratic Services Manager (Committees), to service a number of committees, panels and working parties and undertake any administrative tasks arising from these meetings. This to be in accordance with the Council's new Constitution

Duties and Responsibilities

Services meetings of various Committees, Panels, Working Parties and other meetings by the electronic preparation of agendas, reports and minutes.
Covers for other members of the section when absent through illness or other leave.
Attending meetings assigned and taking notes.
Liaising, as necessary, with officers of the Council and outside bodies.
Undertaking work arising from meetings assigned, including correspondence, reports and liaison with officers of other departments and outside bodies in implementing decisions of meetings.
Indexes Council, Cabinet, Panel and committee minutes.
Maintains various Registers.
Helps in the organisation of civic ceremonial and twinning events, when and if required.
Helps with the training of other Democratic Services Officers in the Section.
Supervises the procedure for the opening of tenders by Chairmen of the appropriate Committee or Panel.

Knowledge & Skills

Possession of a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or English Language
Knowledge of Local Government, and in particular, committee administration.
The ability to communicate in a clear, concise and diplomatic manner with councillors, officers at all
levels and with members of the public, both verbally and in writing.
The ability to draft routine reports and agendas for Council, Cabinet, Committees, Panels and working
parties and prepare minutes of these minutes - all using Microsoft Word.
A willingness to work outside of office hours to attend evening meetings.
The ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks to meet service standards and deadlines.
The ability to work as part of a team.
Computer skills and, in particular, the ability to use Microsoft Office software.
Use of initiative and the ability to work without constant supervision.
BTEC Higher qualification in Public Administration; or BTEC Higher in Business and Finance; or a relevant
degree; or be studying for the relevant stages of the ICSA qualification.
The ability to deal with a range of administrative functions connected with committee administration.

Please only apply for this post if you are an experienced Democratic & Scrutiny Officer and available to start on no more than a week's notice.

Thank you

Priyanka Sharma (Eden Brown Synergy)

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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