Job Introduction
As the Democratic Services & Scrutiny Manager you will manage the Democratic Services function and scrutiny functions within the Combined Authority. You will also hold the statutory role of Statutory Scrutiny Officer for the West of England Combined Authority as set out in s9FB of the Local Government Act 2000. This is a politically restricted post.
Ensuring quality services to all Members including the Chief Executive, Metro Mayor, Committee and Scrutiny functions, you will enable effective strategic development and operational delivery of the functions in line with our statutory and constitutional obligations and business plan.
With demonstrable experience of working in a leadership role in a political environment, and knowledge of the legal and political frameworks within which combined authorities operate, you will lead a small but efficient democratic services team to ensure the decision-making process is well managed, open, transparent and accessible to members of the public.
Package Description
The West of England Combined Authority is seeking to appoint a Democratic Services and Scrutiny Manager, to join Legal and Democratic Services team.
This is an exciting time to join the West of England Combined Authority. In the last year nearly three quarters of a billion pounds of new investment has been secured for the region. New plans are in place to deliver on Mayoral priorities to improve transport, skills and housing for our residents, take decisive action to tackle the climate emergency, and to support communities facing the cost-of-living crisis. There is a relentless focus on delivery to put the West of England on the map for regional, national and global success.
Led by the regional Metro Mayor, the West of England Combined Authority brings together three local councils, the Local Enterprise Partnership and works with communities, other public services, and industry to deliver for the region.
About the Company
The West Of England Combined Authority is an equal opportunities employer, in line with the Equalities Act 2010, and invite applicants to contact us to identify any additional support they may need during the recruitment process.
The West Of England Combined Authority is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
Flexible and Hybrid working.
The Combined Authority is adopting a Hybrid working approach, which enables employees to split their week between working in the workplace and working remotely.
Hybrid Working forms just part of the flexible working options that the Combined Authority is offering as the new way of working. Flexible working is an arrangement that enables employees to have a way of working that suits and employee’s and employer’s needs whilst maintain a work-life balance.
