Democratic Services and Scrutiny Officer

Civic Recruitment Limited; Bexley (OH); Presencial; USD 74 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Rate: £30/hour umbrella

5-month contract

Evening meetings attendance

Location: Civic Offices, Bexleyheath

Resumo da oferta

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Democratic Services and Scrutiny Officer for a 5-month contract in Bexley, UK, at £30 per hour umbrella. The role focuses on enhancing the Council's Overview and Scrutiny function, managing reviews, and supporting Members and committees.

Essential experience includes governance, policy development and scrutiny, with a degree-level qualification or equivalent. 36-hour week, 2 office days, with evening meeting attendance; deadline 24 September 2026.

Qualificações

• Proven experience in governance, policy development and scrutiny.
• Experience in local government, central government, or public sector.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
• Commitment to continued professional development in governance, policy or public administration.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and manage the lifecycle of overview and scrutiny reviews.
• Create project plans, research strategies and evidence-gathering activities.
• Offer professional advice and support to Members involved in scrutiny reviews and committees.
• Develop high-quality reports, findings and recommendations from reviews.
• Assist in implementing and monitoring scrutiny recommendations.
• Perform research, data analysis and evidence collection to aid decision-making.
• Examine Council services, executive decisions and external providers.

Conhecimentos

Policy development

Scrutiny

Research

Public consultation

Committee administration

Formação académica

Degree-level qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Democratic Services and Scrutiny Officer

Bexley, United Kingdom | Posted on 21/09/2026

Job Description

5 months contract with a local authority

DEMOCRATIC SERVICE EXPERIENCE IS MANDATORY. Please do not apply if you do not have this experience.

Summary

• This is a 5-month contract position with a local authority, offering a rate of £30 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. The primary objective of this role is to enhance and support the Council's Overview and Scrutiny function. This involves managing scrutiny reviews, providing committee management assistance, conducting research and policy analysis, and advising Members on scrutiny processes. The position plays a crucial role in ensuring that scrutiny activities lead to improved service delivery, effective governance, public accountability, and informed decision-making within the Council and its partner organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire lifecycle of overview and scrutiny reviews.
• Create project plans, research strategies, and evidence-gathering activities to facilitate scrutiny investigations.
• Offer professional advice, guidance, and support to Members engaged in scrutiny reviews and committees.
• Develop high-quality reports, findings, and recommendations from scrutiny reviews.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of scrutiny recommendations.
• Perform research, data analysis, benchmarking, and evidence collection to aid informed decision-making.
• Examine Council services, executive decisions, regulatory functions, and external service providers.

Requirements

Essential Experience Required

• Proven experience in policy development, scrutiny, research, public consultation, committee administration, or a related governance role.
• Experience working within local government, central government, the public sector, voluntary sector, or other complex organizations.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development in governance, policy, research, or public administration.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Location: Civic Offices, 2 Watling Street, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7AT, United Kingdom
• Work pattern: 2 days in the office, with mandatory attendance at all evening meetings.
• Application deadline: 24th September 2026.