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Democratic & Scrutiny Officer

4 months ago

England, United Kingdom Eden Brown Synergy Full time €250

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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