Vacancy Details

Description

Directorate: Resources

Section: Governance

Grade: Level 11

Salary: £40,476 - £43,693

Hours: 37

 

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic professional to join our Governance Team in a unique and rewarding role which supports the Stoke-on-Trent Health and Wellbeing Board and our overview and scrutiny function.  The role brings together policy development, partnership coordination, effective governance and scrutiny support to provide the post holder with a varied and impactful workload.

 

The post holder will be expected to work closely with colleagues in the Directorate of Public Health, Protection and Wellbeing in the delivery of projects, as well as across all directorates to deliver effective support in the strategic planning and coordination of the Health and Wellbeing Board, based on robust policy development and a strong framework for performance measuring and reporting against priorities.  In the scrutiny support function, the post holder will take a lead role in supporting scrutiny activity relating to health and social care across both adult and children’s services which will include organising and supporting reviews, preparing reports and providing expert advice to elected members.

 

The role requires the ability to build strong working relationships with partners across local government, the NHS, the voluntary sector and wider stakeholders and the successful candidate will have some experience in a public health, governance or scrutiny related environment role with a clear understanding of the role of health and wellbeing boards and effective health scrutiny.  The post requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and professional approach to support in navigating political and multi-agency environments. Strong analytical and research skills will also be essential to interpret complex information and key evidence.  

 

Given the multifaceted nature of the role, you will be required to manage several workstreams and priorities and must be able to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

 

The successful candidate will be expected to have a flexible approach and be willing to support multiple meetings to contribute to the council’s governance function. Enthusiasm and a solution focused attitude will be key. 

 

The working arrangements for the post are hybrid with a requirement to be office based for at least one or two days a week.

 

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

 

For more information:
To arrange an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Helen Barr, Head of Governance on 01782 232784 or email helen.barr@stoke.gov.uk

 

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusiveenvironment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

 

To Apply

Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'.  If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.

 

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