Scrutiny Officer

Are you a **Scrutiny Officer **for a new opportunity? I’m working with an **Oxfordshire Council**

**Rate - £200 to 240 per day - negotiable dependent upon experience**

**6+Month Ongoing Contract**

**Your Role**
- To ensure that all Members of Scrutiny Committees are provided with comprehensive, high-quality and efficient support and advice to enable them to discharge their roles
- To be responsible for the management of two committees within the Scrutiny function, and ensuring they maximise the contribution of scrutiny to the development of policies linked to the council’s strategic priorities.
- To attend meetings of two Scrutiny Committees, Sub-Committees, Task and Finish Groups, Chair Briefings and other meetings with outside bodies, to provide advice and prepare and present reports, as require
- To provide independent and impartial advice and guidance to Scrutiny Members in relation to the discharge of their democratic roles and constitutional and governance issues
- To lead on investigative scrutiny exercises undertaken by the relevant Scrutiny Committees.
- To build an effective network of relationships with Elected Members, Senior Officers and partner organisations and establish an awareness of key developments
- Be politically and tactically astute with an understanding of how to influence key stakeholders.
- To monitor progress of work undertaken by the Scrutiny Committees.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV.

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**Job Type**: Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: £200.00-£240.00 per day

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Policy or Scrutiny: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location