Senior Democratic Services Officer

Standard working hours, 37 hours per week. There will be the need to attend scrutiny meetings every couple of months which would be 6pm – 8pm.

Overseeing and supervising 2 Democratic Services Officers. Lead on the scrutiny function of the council.

Once a week on site

1. Manages the day to day operation of the Democratic Services team ensuring effective allocation of staff to the comprehensive range of tasks needed to support the democratic process.

2. Ensures servicing of meetings relating to the democratic process as assigned including committees, task and finish groups and working groups. This involves the electronic preparation of agendas, reports and minutes.

3. To be the Lead Scrutiny Officer in the delivery of a comprehensive high quality scrutiny support service and support the operation of an effective overview and scrutiny service.

4. Engage in effective communication with those Councillors engaged in the scrutiny functions of ...