Senior Scrutiny Officer

A Local Authority in East London is currently seeking a Senior Scrutiny Officer to join them on a contract basis.

You will be responsible for:

- Ensuring that all members of Scrutiny Committees are provided with comprehensive, high-quality, and efficient support and advice to enable them to discharge their roles.
- Managing individual reviews as directed by the Policy and Scrutiny Manager.
- Providing advice and support to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee
- Providing advice and support to the Chairs of Scrutiny Task and Finish Commissions
- Ensuring the effective operation of Scrutiny Task and Finish Commissions and conduct reviews
- Advising on topics for scrutiny based and sound information/research.
- Advising individuals and organisations who are invited to give written or oral evidence.
- Drafting well evidenced and concise reports, including securing appropriate research and expertise
- Providing effective policy analysis, review, and development role to support the overview and scrutiny function.
- Presenting reports, including those on the outcome of reviews to Scrutiny Task and Finish Commissions and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee as required.
- Implementing and promoting democratic and decision-making structures and procedures relating to overview and scrutiny and advise Members and officers.
- To be educated to degree level or equivalent or Work experience demonstrating graduate level ability.
- High level of understanding of the role of the governance arrangements, the executive and scrutiny function, nonexecutive Members, performance review and the changing needs of Members
- Good knowledge of legislation in respect of local authority decision making.
- Experience of policy and research work including producing high quality written material including reports and presentations.
- Experience of project management, research work and relevant techniques.
- Ability to manage a complex workload with competing priorities and deadlines

**Job Type**: Temporary contract

**Salary**: Up to £35.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chathill

Reference ID: VR/43009JA