Scrutiny Manager Urgently required!

To lead and manage the development of an effective Overview and Scrutiny function, recognising that it is a key function of the Council and that high standards are expected of it by external regulators.

2. To lead and manage the scrutiny team and to oversee the committees supporting the scrutiny function.

3. To be an active member of the management team and to play a full role in its management by contributing to service planning, quality action planning, training plans and the budgetary process.

4. To represent the Chief Executive at meetings as required.

5. To promote and develop good relations and partnership arrangements with the Council's partners (such as the PCT) and other agencies to promote democracy in the scrutiny function of the Council.

Skills:

Candidate to be appointed on two week trial with view to 4 month assignment.

There will be a requirement for postholder to attend occasional evening meetings
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