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Scrutiny Officer

Employer:Blaby District Council 

Reference:SO12/08 

Salary:Scale 5 (£23,405 - £28,270) 

Hours:18.5 hours per week, days to be agreed. Normal office hours are 8.45 am - 5.15 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.45 am - 4.45 pm Friday. A Flexitime scheme is in operation. 

Working pattern:Flexible Hours, Part Time, Permanent position 

Location:Blaby District Council, Desford Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2EP 

Closing date:19/01/2009 11:59 AM 

Scrutiny Officer
Democratic Services

Scale 5 (£23,405 – £28,270 per annum)
Part-Time 18.5 hours

Blaby District Council continues to develop its scrutiny function particularly working with stakeholders and local residents when looking at the Council’s performance in delivering its services to the community.

We are looking to recruit someone with strong research, analytical and report writing skills to work with and support Members and Council Officers in undertaking thorough and effective Scrutiny reviews. The ability to handle a number of projects, balance priorities and work to tight deadlines is vital.

You will promote the scrutiny function, co-ordinate agenda’s, service meetings, collect evidence, write reports and monitor the implementation of accepted recommendations.

You will have an understanding of local government functions and governance arrangements and excellent interpersonal and communications skills to engage with a wide variety of people at different levels.

The salary would be negotiable for someone with proven experience and ability in Scrutiny.

An application form and details of all Council vacancies can be found on www.blaby.gov.uk. Alternatively, please contact: The Human Resources Department, Blaby District Council, Council Offices, Desford Road, Leicester LE19 2EP or telephone Leicester (0116) 272 7737 (an answer phone service will be available at all times). If you should have any enquiries please email: human.resources@blaby.gov.uk.

To comply with the Council’s Equal Opportunities policy, we can only accept a completed Council application form. Further information and details of all Council vacancies can be found on www.blaby.gov.uk

Closing date: 19th January 2009 at Midday
Interview date: 28th January 2009

If you have not heard within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Equal Opportunities

To comply with our Equal Opportunities policy, we can only accept completed Council application form.

Application Information

To apply, please download the job descriptions and information packs; and then apply online. Alternatively please telephone 0116 272 7737 (an answer phone service is available at all times). If you should have any enquiries please email: human.resources@blaby.gov.uk

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