Job Description

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Please note this vacancy is only available for Birmingham City Council employees that are under a S188 (Priority Movers and Lateral Movers).

Scrutiny Officer - Lateral Move

Permanent

Grade 4 - £34,434 - £41,771

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Scrutiny Office as a Scrutiny Officer, supporting the Overview and Scrutiny Committees in their vital role of holding the Executive and senior officers to account and policy development.

This is a key role within the Council's democratic governance structure. The role involves working closely with elected members and supporting committee meetings. It also includes gathering and analysing information from a wide range of sources to produce clear, timely briefings. You’ll also support policy development through project work and respond to ad-hoc requests for information.

You’ll play a key role in organising and analysing surveys, consultations, and questionnaires, while also providing administrative support to the scrutiny process. This includes coordinating the attendance of witnesses, preparing them for their contributions, and representing the Scrutiny Office at meetings when required.

We’re looking for someone who is highly organised, able to work effectively with elected members and a range of different council departments, confident in handling data, and committed to equality and diversity in service delivery. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the Council’s commitment to governance improvements, we’d love to hear from you.

Please upload your up-to-date CV via the attachments part of your application, this is required for shortlisting. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: Amelia.Wiltshire@birmingham.gov.uk

We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

and Person Specification

We are a disability confident employer and we encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. We also welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) may need to apply for a visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and may require a Certificate of Sponsorship from Birmingham City Council for a skilled worker visa (if the job is eligible).