Teqniq is searching for a Senior Scrutiny Officer to work in the public sector.

36 hours per week.

3 months contract.

09:00-17:00

Job Description:

1. Ensure that all members of Scrutiny Committees are provided withcomprehensive, high-quality and efficient support and advice to enable them todischarge their roles.

2. Manage individual reviews as directed by the Policy and Scrutiny Manager.

3. Ensure that the overview and scrutiny system is robust. This will involve:

providing advice and support to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee

providing advice and support to the Chairs of Scrutiny Task and FinishCommissions

ensuring the effective operation of Scrutiny Task and Finish Commissionsand conduct reviews

advising on topics for scrutiny based and sound information/research

advising individuals and organisations who are invited to give written or oralevidence

drafting well evidenced and concise reports, including securing appropriateresearch and expertise

following up action

4. Provide effective policy analysis, review and development role to support theoverview and scrutiny function.

5. Present reports, including those on the outcome of reviews to Scrutiny Task andFinish Commissions and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee as required.

6. Support proper co-ordination between the Overview and Scrutiny Committee,the Council and Cabinet.

7. Contribute to developing, implementing and promoting democratic and decisionmaking structures and procedures relating to overview and scrutiny and adviseMembers and officers.

8. Liaise with Members to discuss and review requirements of the scrutiny function.

9. Establish and maintain good relationships with stakeholders, Council officersand partnership bodies.

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