Overview
Reference: CCC00470
Description: At Cambridge City Council, we embrace collaboration, courage, compassion, and accountability.
If you're passionate about upholding strong governance and democracy, and possess the expertise to support high-level decision-making, you'll be vital in ensuring our processes are efficient, transparent, and compliant with legal standards.
Your experience in governance, combined with a solid understanding of the workings of the constitution, regulations, and best practices, will help you navigate multiple priorities with a proactive and organised approach.
This new role in Overview & Scrutiny comes at an exciting time for the Council and is a crucial position for someone looking to put their own stamp on the role and be a leader within the authority.
Working with the Senior Leadership Team and Members of the Council to ensure effective and transparent Overview and Scrutiny is provided to the Council. Working with the Democratic Services Manager to ensure that the Overview and Scrutiny functions are carried out to the highest standard and being a leader in providing good governance.
This role is instrumental to the Council's reputation and capacity to be an effective leader within the governance sphere.
The postholder will be responsible for managing the Overview and Scrutiny function at the Council, whilst being a senior figure within the team on projects that affect the Democratic Services Team, including the proposals around Local Government Reorganisation.
What we can offer:
A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
Agile and Flexible working
Annual leave purchasing scheme
Annually negotiated pay and award progression
Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Family friendly policies
Flexible Bank Holidays
Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
Subsidy for public transport
Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.
Working Pattern: Full Time – 5 days a week
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £47,181 – £52,413 per annum (City Pay Band 7), pro rata for part time.
Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would like an informal chat, please contact Dan Kalley, Democratic Services Manager on 01223 457011 or email dan.kalley@cambridge.gov.uk
Application Process:
You can follow the on-screen instructions to ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary: *GBP*47,181 – *GBP*52,413 per annum (City Pay Band 7), pro rata for part time.
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
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