Location: Surrey
Rate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: 7 Month Contract
Hours: Full Time
Pay: Bi-weekly
We are in search of a seasoned Scrutiny Business Manager to spearhead the Council's scrutiny operations and facilitate the seamless execution of democratic decision-making processes. This pivotal leadership position within Democratic Services is tasked with ensuring that scrutiny meetings and committee activities adhere to statutory mandates, governance standards, and best practices. The role demands navigating a highly intricate political landscape, offering support to Members, overseeing Democratic Services personnel, and providing strategic direction for the Council's scrutiny and governance functions. The appointed individual will also serve as the Council's Designated Statutory Scrutiny Officer, guiding policy review efforts, assisting Select Committees, and ensuring robust governance frameworks are established.
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Direct the execution of the Council's scrutiny function.
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Serve as the Council's Designated Statutory Scrutiny Officer.
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Oversee and cultivate teams within Democratic Services.
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Offer strategic leadership in scrutiny, governance, and committee services.
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Assist Members across diverse democratic functions.
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Lead and synchronize the work agendas of Select Committees.
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Prepare and deliver high-level reports, recommendations, and committee documents.
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Provide independent policy, research, and scrutiny support to Committees.
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Manage statutory consultations and track outcomes.
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Ensure adherence to constitutional mandates and governance protocols.
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Facilitate the flow of business among Cabinet, Council, Select Committees, and Regulatory Committees.
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Supervise the Council's Political Assistants.
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Deliver leadership, coaching, performance management, and staff development.
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Represent Democratic Services at senior internal and external meetings.
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Drive service improvement initiatives and integrate best practices.
Requirements:
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Extensive experience in Democratic Services, Governance, Scrutiny, or Committee Services.
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Comprehensive committee management experience.
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Profound understanding of local government governance and decision-making processes.
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Thorough knowledge of:
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Local Government legislation
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Constitutional processes
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Scrutiny arrangements
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Committee procedures
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Corporate governance
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Experience in managing staff and service delivery.
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Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
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Experience in supporting elected Members within a political context.
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Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
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Experience in drafting high-level reports, recommendations, and governance documents.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
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Strong political awareness and sensitivity.
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Capacity to work independently within a complex and evolving environment.
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Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
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Experience serving as a Statutory Scrutiny Officer.
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Experience leading democratic services transformation or improvement initiatives.
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Experience in managing budgets and resources.
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Project management or change management experience.
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£40.00 per hour (Umbrella)
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7 Month Contract
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Location: Surrey
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Bi-weekly Pay
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Senior leadership role within Democratic Services.
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Highly strategic position supporting governance, scrutiny, and decision-making processes.
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Opportunity to collaborate closely with senior officers, elected Members, and key stakeholders.
Ideal for candidates with experience as a Scrutiny Manager, Scrutiny Business Manager, Democratic Services Manager, Governance Manager, Committee Services Manager, Principal Democratic Services Officer, Governance Lead, or Senior Scrutiny Officer.
