Senior Scrutiny and Performance Officer
Employer:North Somerset Council
Reference:CSSP627
Salary:JM2:- £30,598 - £34,140 p.a. (pay award pending)
Hours:37 hours per week This post is available for job share
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Location:Weston-super-Mare
Closing date:19/09/2008 11:59 AM

We need somebody who can act as the principal driver to further develop the council’s framework for monitoring and reporting of performance information, to oversee the performance requirements of our Local Area Agreement and to implement the council’s performance management software.
The role will require:
Experience in providing effective performance management information including the publication of the annual performance plan
Experience in implementing performance management software in a large complex organisation
A strong background in research, data collection and analysis
A good understanding of the key issues facing local government including CAA and Local Area Agreements
Proven ability and confidence to communicate with councillors and senior management
As part of the council’s Scrutiny and Performance Team you will be an enthusiastic and experienced team player with the skills and ambition that can rise to the challenge of improving performance management in North Somerset.
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Shane Trevett, Scrutiny & Performance Team Manager, on 01275 884009.
Anticipated interview date: Friday 3 October 2008
Equal Opportunities
The benefits of working for North Somerset Council:
- Final salary pension
- Generous holidays
- Travel allowances
- A strong commitment to work-life balance
- All the benefits of a best practice employer
- A diverse organisation with opportunities for career development
- Flexible working times – including flexi-time, part-time, job share, term-time only



