Senior Committee Scrutiny Officer

Working alongside the Democratic and Elections Manager your main responsibilities will be:

Servicing Meetings: This involves organizing and facilitating various meetings of the council, executive, committees, and other relevant bodies. This includes administrative tasks to support the democratic process.

Meeting Organisation: This involves preparing agendas, reports, and minutes for council, committee, and working party meetings. It also includes taking follow-up actions based on these meetings.

Advising on Procedural Issues: Providing guidance to elected members, council officers, and others on matters related to the council's constitution and procedural issues.

Supporting Elected Members and Officers: Providing administrative support and assistance to elected members, officers, and other relevant individuals.

Other Administrative Tasks: Undertaking various tasks as assigned, such as managing appointments to outside bodies and maintaining the council's constitution.

Correspondence Management: Handling correspondence, including drafting responses to complex and sensitive issues for the signature of appropriate executives or committee chairs.

Research and Briefing: Conducting high-level research and preparing briefing notes or reports as needed by the council or its committees.

Deputizing: Acting as a substitute for the team leader when required.

Elections Duties: Assisting the Democratic and Elections Manager in carrying out election-related responsibilities, likely in support of the Returning Officer.