Senior Scrutiny Officer needed in Newham, £22.16ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1395833

1. 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.
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 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 following up action

4. Provide effective policy analysis, review and development role to support the overview and scrutiny function.
5. Present reports, including those on the outcome of reviews to Scrutiny Task and Finish Commissions and the Overview and Scrutiny Committee as required.
6. Support proper co-ordination between the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, the client and Cabinet.
7. Contribute to developing, implementing and promoting democratic and decision making structures and procedures relating to overview and scrutiny and advise Members and officers.
8. Liaise with Members to discuss and review requirements of the scrutiny function.
9. Establish and maintain good relationships with stakeholders, Client officers and partnership bodies.

This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [email protected] quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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