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This Vacancy has closed.

Scrutiny and Democratic Services Officer

  • Employer: Woking Borough Council
  • Reference: CORP/24/294723
  • Published: Wed 09/10/2024, 12:08 PM
  • Closing on: Wed 23/10/2024, 23:55 PM
  • Working Pattern: Flexible Hours, Full Time
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Salary: Salary range from £33,088 to £39,717 dependent on experience plus flexible benefits allowance of up to £2,007 per annum
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Woking, Surrey

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Democratic Services team at Woking Borough Council.

We are seeking a motivated, confident, and pro-active person to join our Democratic Services Team. The role will involve providing dedicated support to three Scrutiny Committees and the rest of your time supporting the wider duties of democratic services.

You will provide comprehensive, high quality and efficient support and advice in relation to the Council's scrutiny functions in accordance with the Council’s constitutional and legal requirements.

You will produce minutes, develop policies, write reports, deliver training and support the democratic process of Scrutiny and Democratic Services.

Ideally the successful candidate will have experience of working in Democratic Services, however this is not essential.

The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.          

 

Politically Restricted Post

Under the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, this post is politically restricted and you will be disqualified from being a Councillor, Member of Parliament or Member of the European Parliament. The regulations restrict the post holder from undertaking canvassing on behalf of a political party or a person who is or seeks to be a candidate or speaking to the public at large or publishing any written or artistic work that could give the impression that they are advocating support for a political party.

 

Who to contact for informal discussion:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Becky Capon, (Democratic Services Manager) on becky.capon@woking.gov.uk or 01483 743011

           

Closing Date: 23 October 2024 - 23.55pm

Interview Date: 5 November 2024

 

Downloads

  • Behavioural Framework 2023
  • Job Application Guide
  • Pay, Benefits and Performance Management Scheme
  • Job Profile
  • Employer: Woking Borough Council
  • Reference: CORP/24/294723
  • Published: Wed 09/10/2024, 12:08 PM
  • Closing on: Wed 23/10/2024, 23:55 PM
  • Working Pattern: Flexible Hours, Full Time
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Salary: Salary range from £33,088 to £39,717 dependent on experience plus flexible benefits allowance of up to £2,007 per annum
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Woking, Surrey

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