Democratic Services Officer
7 days ago
**Democratic Services Officer (Scrutiny)**:
**Job description**
- We are seeking a Democratic Services Officer to compliment our newly-formed team, with the drive to help develop and support South Cambridgeshire’s Scrutiny function and who can play a critical role in supporting the authority's democratic process.
**What You'll Do**:
- You will act as the primary officer for the Council's Scrutiny and Overview function, supporting both Members in their role as effective scrutineers and officer colleagues in getting the most out of the Council’s scrutiny process.
- In this role you will be ensuring that the Scrutiny Committee offers robust examination of Council policies, strategies, and executive decisions, as well as facilitating hybrid meetings, providing expert constitutional guidance, and helping support effective local democracy.
**Perfect for You If**:
- You have in-depth knowledge of local government scrutiny functions and constitutional procedures
- You're an excellent communicator who can build relationships across different levels of the organisation
- You're skilled at managing broad work programmes with varied priorities
- You excel at navigating complex political environments
- You're tech-savvy and comfortable managing hybrid/livestreamed meetings
- You have a forward-thinking and proactive approach to Member engagement
**What We Offer**:
- Professional development opportunities
- Generous annual leave
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Free work parking
- South Cambridgeshire District Council currently operates four-day week working arrangements. A four-day week is when full-time staff work one less day per week (four days instead of five) but still get paid the same salary. The idea is that we get 100% of our work done, in about 80% of the time, for 100% of the pay. The purpose is to deliver an excellent service to residents - whilst better supporting the health and wellbeing of our colleague.**Read more about the four-day week at the Council.**
**Interview Date: To be confirmed
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