Democratic Services and Scrutiny Officer

Government of The United Kingdom; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

LGPS membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

Wellbeing platform and staff benefits

Staff networks

Job summary

Government of The United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic team member to join the Democratic Services Team, providing governance support to Committees, Boards and Panels. You will advise colleagues, conduct related research, prepare reports and coordinate work programmes.

You will contribute to developing the digital agenda, modernising governance processes and using IT systems effectively, with experience in Mod Gov considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal abilities.
• Awareness of the sensitivities involved in working within a political environment.
• Diplomatic and tactful approach to problem-solving.
• Collaborative team player committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Experience of using IT systems and developing our digital agenda, particularly modernisation and digitalisation of governance processes.
• Experience of Mod Gov would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide governance support to Committees, Boards and Panels.
• Advise and guidance to internal and external colleagues.
• Undertake associated research, prepare reports and coordinate work programmes.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital governance

Diplomatic approach

Tools

IT systems

Mod Gov

Job description

We are looking for someone enthusiastic to join our small but dynamic Democratic Services Team which provides governance support to a wide range of Committees, Boards and Panels as well as working closely with Councillors and Senior Officers. You will play a significant role in supporting the Council's overview and scrutiny function, including providing advice and guidance to both internal and external colleagues, undertaking associated research, preparing reports and coordinating work programmes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal abilities
• Awareness of the sensitivities involved in working within a political environment
• Diplomatic and tactful approach to problem-solving
• Collaborative team player committed to delivering excellent customer service

With the ability to use initiative and experience of using IT systems you will also help us develop our digital agenda, particularly in relation to the modernisation and digitalisation of governance processes. Experience of Mod Gov would be beneficial.

Benefits and Rewards

• Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
• Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to our employee health and wellbeing platform, which includes an exciting range of staff benefits, including, spreading the cost of home and electronics, bike shop, car scheme, gym membership, lifestyle savings
• A range of Staff Network groups

For more details: https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-and-rewards