The Role
ABOUT SOUTHWARK
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do.
Southwark has a varied mix of cultural communities, where over 120 languages are spoken in Southwark. We have all the challenges you would find in any inner city area.
Southwark Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
THE ROLE
A fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity for one year commencing December 2020 for a Constitutional Officer, has arisen in the Constitutional Team - Law and Democracy.
The Constitutional Team is an influential team located at the centre of the authority, charged with supporting the decision making processes. The successful candidate must be able to:
- Provide high quality advice and support to the council’s decision making bodies, especially planning committees and also council assembly, cabinet and other committees, and to be adept at finding solutions and providing complex advice to councillors, officers and members of the public.
- Work closely with the Head of Constitutional Services and Principal Constitutional Officer and play an important role in maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.
- Work closely with councillors and senior officers to develop and maintain an excellent democratic function in Southwark, maximising public accountability and engagement.
For further information on the role please contact Chidilim Agada via email chidilim.agada@southwark.gov.uk
Application Process:
If you are interested in applying for this role, please complete the online application form and detail your suitability for the role, by using the Personal Specification to highlight your skills for the shortlisting criteria. The Person Specification can be found at the bottom of this page under attachments.
Additional Details
This is a 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Due to the nature of the role, it is mandatory to attend evening meetings. Time of in lieu will be provided.
If you are applying for the fixed-term post, this can be offered on a secondment basis. Please ensure you have prior agreement from your current line manager.
Benefits: https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment Timetable
CLOSING DATE: 8 November 2020
INTERVIEW: 16 November 2020
(COVID-19) - information for job applicants Southwark Council are following the most recent Government guidelines surrounding Corona virus. During this period, we still look forward to receiving your application and if successful, we will be conducting interviews remotely via video link. Details will be confirmed via email, if successful.
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