Interim Scrutiny Business Manager 

Location: South-East England 

Job type:  Locum 

Salary: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience 

Discipline: Local Government & Public Sector Legal Recruitment Specialist 

Reference 
J97322

Interim Scrutiny Business Manager – Full Time – Initial Contract – South-East based Local Authority – Competitive Rate – Inside IR35 

Venn Group's specialist Public Sector Legal & Governance team are currently recruiting for a Interim Scrutiny Business Manager to join a Local Authority in the South-East of England on an initial 6-month basis. 

This is a senior Democratic Services opportunity, leading the authority's scrutiny function and providing high-level governance support within a politically sensitive environment. 

Role Details: 

Position: Locum Scrutiny Business Manager 
Working Arrangement: Full Time, hybrid working 
Duration: Until March 2027 with potential to extend 
Rate: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience 

Duties may include: 

• Leading the delivery of the authority's scrutiny function 

• Acting as the designated Statutory Scrutiny Officer 

• Providing procedural and governance advice to Members and senior officers 

• Supporting Scrutiny and Select Committees, including work programmes, reports and recommendations 

• Managing the flow of business between Cabinet, Council and scrutiny functions 

• Leading and supporting staff within Democratic Services 

• Managing competing priorities and contributing to continuous service improvement 

• Supporting statutory consultations and wider corporate governance requirements 

Candidate Requirements: 

• Significant Local Government Democratic Services, Scrutiny or Governance experience 

• Extensive committee management experience 

• Strong knowledge of local government decision-making and the law and practice of meetings 

• Experience working with elected Members and senior officers 

• Strong political awareness and stakeholder management skills 

• Previous management or leadership experience 

• Excellent written, analytical and communication skills 

• Ability to work autonomously within a complex political environment 

Job Reference: J97322 

For more information, please contact Jade Gorrod or Samuel Williams on 07441916456, or email southeastlegal@venngroup.com. 

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates. 

Due to the high volume of applications, it is impossible to provide feedback for every applicant. If one of the team has not contacted you within 48 hours, then please assume your application has been unsuccessful in this instance.