Senior Scrutiny Officer

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Application closing date
20/05/#####
Location
Halifax
Salary
PO7-10, SCP 33-36, £41,418 - £44,428 per annum
Package
37 hours per week, Permanent
Job category/type
Council
Attachments
Role Profile Senior Scrutiny Officer.pdf Applicant Booklet - CMBC.pdf Employee Benefits Leaflet.pdf
Please note: Priority applicants will be seen in the first instance.Calderdale Council is an ambitious local authority, which has just become fifty years old, and is celebrating its year of culture in its vibrant market towns, as part of realising our Vision#####4.Our recent LGA Corporate Challenge concluded that the Council is well led and well run, and has used its resources wisely.The peer team noted our excellent member/officer relationships based on mutual respect, and strong governance.Our Scrutiny function is a core part of this strong governance. We now have a rare opportunity for an ambitious and experienced colleague to be appointed as our Senior Scrutiny Officer, who will also fulful the role of our Statutory Scrutiny Officer.The postholder will lead the team and manage the two Assistant Scrutiny Officers.The Scrutiny Support Team plays an important role in supporting the Council’s four Scrutiny Boards discharge their scrutiny responsibilities. The team provides policy support to scrutiny Councillors through research, supporting detailed investigations and delivering some of the administrative support to ensure scrutiny is as efficient and as effective as it can be.The team also provides policy support to other councillors and works closely with the Council’s Corporate Leadership Team.You will either have a degree in a relevant area or significant relevant work experience and will undertake research and provide high quality briefings for Councillors and senior officers.You will maintain awareness of local and national policy developments and will provide support through research, analysis, preparing reports and co-ordinating consultation exercises. You will report to the Head of Legal and Democratic Services.Relationship management is at the core of effective scrutiny and policy support and you will be able to work effectively with both senior people within the Council and in partner organisations, staff at all levels in the Council and, most importantly, Calderdale citizens.You will have an understanding of the role of local government and will be a clear and effective communicator, both in writing and verbally.You will need to be IT literate. You will have some experience of research and policy development and of managing projects to a timetable. You may have gained this experience in work or through your education, or personal interests.The post is a politically restricted post in accordance with Section 2(3) of the Local Government and Housing Ac#####89, because of the nature of its duties and includes regular evening work, which will be compensated by time off in lieu.Employees of the Council enjoy a comprehensive reward and benefits package, which includes generous terms and conditions of employment and access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle savings to name a few.Closing Date: Monday 20th May 2024Interviews: TBCAs part of our Vision ( ) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.On 30 Janua#####019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
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