Local Government Jobs

Scrutiny Manager

Newham is one of London’s most diverse boroughs and host to the 2012 Olympics. We have openings for talented individuals who share our commitment to making Newham a place where people choose to live and work.

An opportunity has arisen in the Overview and Scrutiny Unit, which is responsible for supporting elected Members in conducting a vital role, acting as a check and balance to ensure that decision making is robust and policy development is sound.

You will have excellent project management, policy development and research skills and experience of working with elected Members, senior officers and partner organisations. You will be skilled in operating within a political environment and in providing high quality reports and briefings to a diverse audience.

You will have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work to tight deadlines, effectively managing competing work demands. The ability to build strong working relationships with elected Members is essential.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Martin Gibbs on 020 3373 1251.

As the Council has a normal retirement age of 65, the maximum age for recruiting new employees will usually be 64 1/2.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.