Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager

4 weeks ago

Slough, United Kingdom Slough Borough Council Full time
  • Contract Type: Permanent &a;ndash; (a secondment/job share may be considered)
  • Working Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Location: Observatory House
  • Salary: £51,551 to £56,805 per annum plus £1039 Local Weighting Allowance and £10,000 Market Supplement (3 years)

The closing date for applications is 30th May 2024.

Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd June 2024.

What you'll be doing:

We are looking for an experienced Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager. Secondments or job shares welcomed &a;ndash; please call to discuss.

Slough Borough Council (SBC) is at a turning point in its history, working under government direction to recover from a financial and governance crisis. When the Government issued directions for the council's improvement two years ago, &a;lsquo;democratic governance' and &a;lsquo;scrutiny' were among the key areas for investment and improvement. While the council is still on its overall improvement journey, the council is now one year into a new administration and officers' hard work and progress on things like scrutiny, good governance and member development have been recognised by commissioners. An experienced and enthusiastic person is needed to pick up the baton and keep up the momentum of change. Every day is different, and commissioners are monitoring progress, which makes this job high-profile, rewarding and potentially career-enhancing.

You will be joining and leading a friendly and diverse Democratic Services and Scrutiny Team which, like the council, welcomes change-makers and problem-solvers. The role encompasses committee services (including licensing and planning, as SBC is a unitary authority), mayor's office, cabinet office, statutory appeals, scrutiny function and member services.

The postholder will act as the Council's statutory Scrutiny Officer and will have:

  • A good knowledge of local government and the decision-making process;
  • A strong track record and ideally significant experience as the key point of contact for democratic services in a local authority, able to provide technical advice to officers and members;
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with senior officers and members from all walks of life, and able to write clear and concise reports on complex issues;
  • Proven management skills and the ability to provide clear leadership and directions to the team;
  • A strong sense of &a;lsquo;what good looks like' in democratic services and an enthusiasm for helping the council to get there.

There is significant scope for flexible and remote working, with the main exception being that committee meetings are held in the evenings in Slough and you must be able to attend and support these meetings. An additional allowance is paid for each evening meeting attended.

You will be self-motivated, flexible, have excellent attention to detail, be able to work under pressure and have a high level of political awareness.

This role could really suit an experienced team manager looking for a new challenge or a career boost, and this could potentially be in the form of a fixed-term secondment if that suits your circumstances better than joining Slough permanently.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment and we would love you to join us in our mission All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

  • 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years' service and 33 days after 5 years' service.
  • The Local Government Pension Scheme

We offer a wider range of great benefits including:

  • Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance; currently employees are expected in the office a minimum of two days a week.
  • Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • Tax - free childcare and childcare services
  • Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to &a;amp; from work.
Interested?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alexander Polak on . You will need to complete an online application form below to be considered for the position.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email quoting the job reference &a;ndash; our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How to Apply:

Join our team at Slough Borough Council and help accelerate our journey of transformation and growth

Please submit an application by clicking the "Quick Apply" details below.

  • Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom Lgcplus Full time

    Contract Type: Permanent &a;ndash; (a secondment/job share may be considered) Working Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Observatory House Salary: £51,551 to £56,805 per annum plus £1039 Local Weighting Allowance and £10,000 Market Supplement (3 years) The closing date for applications is 30th May 2024. Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd...

  • Scrutiny and Governance Officer

    1 month ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Slough Borough Council Full time

    **Post Level**:7 - **Directorate**: Chief Operating Officer - **Hiring Manager**: Alexander Polak - **Telephone**: 07985686996 - **Location**:Observatory House Interviews will be held week commencing 6 February 2023. This is a rare career opportunity to work in an unusually fast-changing local authority, where new ideas will be welcomed and where you will...

  • Principle Democratic Services Officer

    1 week ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Slough Borough Council Full time

    **Post Level: 7**: - **Directorate**:Chief Operating Officer - **Hiring Manager**:Alexander Polak - **Telephone**:07985 686996 - **Hours of work**:Flexible and Part-time - **Location**:Observatory House Interviews will be held week commencing 30 January 2023 Slough Borough Council is recruiting Principal Democratic Services Officers to strengthen its...

  • Head of Remote Support Services

    4 weeks ago

    Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom Association Of Democratic Services Officers Full time

    Contract type: Permanent – (a secondment/job share may be considered) We are looking for an experienced Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager. Slough Borough Council (SBC) is at a turning point in its history, working under government direction to recover from a financial and governance crisis. Every day is different, and commissioners are monitoring...

  • Customer Service Manager with Italian

    4 weeks ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Language Recruitment Services Ltd Full time

    Customer Service Manager with Italian Location: Slough/Windsor Competitive salary dependent on experience Permanent & Full time On-site parking offered! PG2202780 Language Recruitment Services (LRS) is currently looking for a Customer Service Manager with Italian to join a growing company based in the Windsor/Slough Area. The successful candidate will play...

  • Education Finance Consultant

    1 week ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Education Support Professionals Ltd Full time

    A highly client facing role, primarily based from home, in a leading UK school services company, has been created. This role has great career potential for a Senior Management Accountant, with a salary and progression to match. This would suit a strategic thinker, keen to provide great Due Diligence to Academies and Schools and ideally internal scrutiny and...

  • Strategic Development lead – Hybrid – Up to per

    1 week ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom NonStop Consulting Full time

    Strategic Development lead – Hybrid – Up to £600 per day NonStop Care is currently working with a well established local authority in the Berkshire area, who are looking for a Strategic lead for improvement and transformation for their Council. You will be working as a part of multidisciplinary team, developing your knowledge of the different approaches...

  • Strategic Development lead – Hybrid – Up to per

    3 weeks ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom NonStop Consulting Full time

    Strategic Development lead – Hybrid – Up to £600 per day NonStop Care is currently working with a well established local authority in the Berkshire area, who are looking for a Strategic lead for improvement and transformation for their Council. You will be working as a part of multidisciplinary team, developing your knowledge of the different approaches...

  • Political Group Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Slough Borough Council Full time

    Pay level: 6 1 year fixed term contract We are looking to recruit a capable and enthusiastic **Political Group Officer **to support the Conservative Group, its Leader and Members in discharging their function as Members of the Council for a **1 year fixed term contract**. The Conservative Group holds 21 of the 42 seats on the Council and forms the...

  • Customer Service Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Slough, United Kingdom M Group Services Full time

    **Delivering what we **promise** Morrison Water Services are looking to recruit Customer Service Advisors based out of our Langley office. As a Customer Service Advisor, you'll be ensuring that all customers are dealt with in an effective, accurate and timely manner. You will provide support to the Customer Experience Team in the daily functions of the...

  • Service Desk Coordinator

    18 hours ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Dynamic Resourcing Services Full time

    **Job Title: Service Desk Coordinator** **Location: Burnham **(Work from home and office) Dynamic Resourcing Services Ltd has been established since 2006 and specialises in Workplace Support. We have a number of Blue-Chip clients within Manufacturing, Distribution and Facilities Management who have multiple sites nationally. We require an experienced...

  • Service and Projects Administrator

    2 days ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Artic Building Services Full time

    **Overview** To provide general administration duties for Service and Projects departments. **Salary**:£21,000.00+ (depending on experience) **Location**: Head Office, Slough **Roles and Responsibilities** - Processing of Engineers Reports - Checking, Saving, Sending to clients - Updating of the Engineers Report tracker - Weekly checking and processing...

  • Building Services Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom Bennett And Game Recruitment Full time

    Building Services Manager required to work for a premier engineering services provider. As a Building Services Manager, you will be responsible for supporting a civil engineering / construction business working from the Slough office however traveling to sites nationwide. Our client provides superior technical engineering and management services...

  • Customer Service Administrator

    1 month ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Sheridan Ward Recruitment Services Full time

    Customer Service Administrator We are recruiting for a client who is onboarding a new member into the customer service team. This is an entry level role which would suit a customer focused individual that is a confident communicator and full of energy! You will be working closely with supportive senior managers who will train you and teach you everything...

  • Customer Service Administrator

    1 week ago

    Slough, United Kingdom Sheridan Ward Recruitment Services Full time

    Customer Service Administrator We are recruiting for a client who is onboarding a new member into the customer service team. This is an entry level role which would suit a customer focused individual that is a confident communicator and full of energy! You will be working closely with supportive senior managers who will train you and teach you everything...

  • Customer Service Manager with Italian

    2 months ago

    Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom Language Recruitment Services Limited Full time

    Competitive salary dependent on experience Language Recruitment Services ( LRS ) is currently looking for a Customer Service Manager with Italian to join a growing company based in the Windsor/Slough Area. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the customer service team, maintaining effective coverage for...

  • Strategic Development lead

    1 week ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Nonstop Consulting Full time

    Strategic Development lead - Hybrid - Up to 600 per dayNonStop Care is currently working with a well established local authority in the Berkshire area, who are looking for a Strategic lead for improvement and transformation for their Council.You will be working as a part of multidisciplinary team, developing your knowledge of the different approaches of each...

  • Strategic Development lead

    3 weeks ago

    Slough, Slough, United Kingdom Nonstop Consulting Full time

    Strategic Development lead - Hybrid - Up to 600 per dayNonStop Care is currently working with a well established local authority in the Berkshire area, who are looking for a Strategic lead for improvement and transformation for their Council.You will be working as a part of multidisciplinary team, developing your knowledge of the different approaches of each...

  • Assistant Financial Controller

    4 weeks ago

    Slough, United Kingdom KennedyPearce Consulting Full time

    Our Client, a Learning Trust is looking to recruit an Assistant Financial Controller to join the team on a permanent basis. The Assistant Financial Controller would be reporting into the Trust Financial Controller and would be a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail. Previous experience working for an Academy Trust/School.Duties of the...

  • Customer Service Advisor

    1 week ago

    Slough, United Kingdom C R Services NorthWest Limited Full time

    Our Client a leading district council are looking for a experienced Customer Service Advisor to join there team. **1.2** **MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB**: To provide excellent service to all customers contacting the Council, both externally and internally through face-to-face contact, telephone and written communication. **1.3 POSITION IN ORGANISATION**: Name and...