Scrutiny & Governance Lead — Democratic Services

Essential Employment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Employment is advertising a Scrutiny Business Manager role within Democratic Services, based around Reigate with a £40 per hour rate on a temporary, full-time basis.

The post involves leading the team supporting scrutiny committees, driving reviews, gathering evidence, and preparing briefing papers while offering governance guidance to councillors and senior officers. It includes coordinating task groups and contributing to training as part of the senior management team.

Responsibilities

• Managing the team that supports the scrutiny/select committees.
• Leading scrutiny reviews and inquiries.
• Conducting research, gathering evidence, and preparing reports and briefing papers.
• Providing procedural and governance advice to councillors and senior officers.
• Coordinating task groups linked to select committees.
• Contributing to member and officer training.
• Providing leadership as part of the Democratic Services Senior Management Team.

Job description

Essential Employment is advertising a Scrutiny Business Manager role within Democratic Services, based around Reigate with a £40 per hour rate on a temporary, full-time basis.

The post involves leading the team supporting scrutiny committees, driving reviews, gathering evidence, and preparing briefing papers while offering governance guidance to councillors and senior officers. It includes coordinating task groups and contributing to training as part of the senior management team.