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Internal : Democratic And Scrutiny Support Officer
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Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-10-10
Listing for:
Powys County Council
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-10
Job specializations:
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Government
Government Administration -
Administrative/Clerical
Government Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
INTERNAL ONLY:
Democratic and Scrutiny Support Officer
This position is advertised internally for Powys County Council employees only
About the roleTo provide a comprehensive, discreet, high quality professional and reliable support service to the Chief Executive, Leader of the Council, Cabinet, Committees and Members to effectively manage their meetings in line with the Council’s Constitution and Work Plans.
About you- Ability to take minutes - Be able to deal with difficult situations and with complex and challenging matters with the public and members of the Council.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet high level deadlines
- Possess the ability to abide by and work to deadlines and plan ahead accordingly
- Be organised, methodical and diligent with high personal standards
- Possess the ability to deal with a range of complex, politically sensitive issues with diplomacy, tact and professionalism
- To provide comprehensive support to ensure the effective operation of the Council’s Cabinet, Committees and Working Groups.
- To oversee the collation of papers and sending out of agendas, taking of accurate minutes during the meetings, liaison with the Chair of the meeting on the final minutes, distribution to Elected Members and communication of action points to all stakeholders and to monitor their implementation.
- To ensure that agenda items and decisions are consistent with the Work Programme and to advise the Chairman and Senior Officers on the appropriateness of items for the agenda.
- To ensure compliance with the relevant legislation in administering meetings.
- The ability to work independently and on their own initiative, referring more complex and politically sensitive issues to the line manager.
- To provide information to Elected Members, the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership Team and wider members of the Management Team, outside bodies and the public, both in person and by telephone, on a range of issues.
INTERNAL ONLY:
Democratic and Scrutiny Support Officer Llandrindod Wells, GB
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