Applying
Application deadline: Fri 23 Nov 2018 12:00
Please email staffing@guild.bham.ac.uk with 2 sides of A4 explaining how you are suited to this role.
Details
Scrutiny Group Panel Member
Administered by: Student Voice Manager
Accountable to: Guild of Students Trustee Board
Outline of Post: to act as a Panel Member for the Guild’s trial Scrutiny Group, examining the work of the Guild’s Officer Team. To prepare for and attend Scrutiny Group meetings and to have knowledge of the Guild’s Governance Structures and Bye-Laws
Duration of contract: 2018/19 academic year
GENERAL DUTIES:
- To examine the work of the Guild’s Officer Team, by studying and analysing reports submitted by the Guild Officer Group, providing constructive feedback where appropriate
- To attend Scrutiny Group Panel Member training, briefings and other meetings as required
- Be aware of policy and Ideas passed through the Guild’s democratic structures
- To monitor progress of the officer team against their manifesto, remit and policy
- To provide and deliver comments on the progress and performance of Guild Officers for publication
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Registered student at the University of Birmingham
- The ability to exercise good, independent, impartial judgement
- Ability to analyse reports and information, providing constructive feedback where appropriate
- Passionate about the values and mission of the Guild of Students
- Good knowledge of the issues affecting University of Birmingham students
A full induction will be given to the successful candidates.
You will need to commit to the hours below where possible:
Scrutiny Panel Members – Required Activity
2018-19
TERM 1
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Date
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Estimated Hours Required
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Training + Report Reading
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w/c Monday 3rd December
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3
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Scrutiny Panel Meeting
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Monday 10th December
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2
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Group Discussion Meeting
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w/c Monday 10th December
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1.5
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TERM 2
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Date
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Estimated Hours Required
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Officer Reports submitted
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Monday 11th March
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-
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Officer Report Reading
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w/c Monday 18th March 2019
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2
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Scrutiny Panel
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Monday 25th March
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2
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Group Discussion Meeting
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w/c Monday 25th March
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1.5
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TERM 3
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Date
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Estimated Hours Required
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Officer Reports submitted
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Monday 6th May 2019
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-
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Report Reading Time
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w/c Monday 13th May 2019
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2
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Scrutiny Panel
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Monday 20th May 2019
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2
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Group Discussion Meeting
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w/c Monday 20th May 2019
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1.5
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Officer Reports submitted
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Monday 27th May 2019
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-
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Report reading time
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w/c Monday 3rd June 2019
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2
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Scrutiny Panel
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Monday 10th June 2019
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2
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Group Discussion Meeting + review of the year
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w/c 10th June 2019
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2
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