Glen Oldfield Email & Phone Number

Specialties: Local government scrutiny, health scrutiny, project management, committee administration, governance, elections, strategy and policy development, performance management, strategic planning.

Listed skills include Governance, Policy Analysis, Public Sector, Project Management, and 27 others.

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  Board Secretary

  London Borough Of Barking And Dagenham

  May 2023 - Present - London, England, United Kingdom

  Gives comprehensive support to the Executive Team of the Council ensuring their focus is on important and urgent issues, as well as giving strategic support and advice. Prioritises and plans the business for board meetings and is responsible for all aspects of committee administration, and that key decision-making reports for Cabinet are cleared via the Executive Team. Prepares or commissions policy briefings as directed by the Chief Executive, and co-ordinates projects and programmes across the organisation to ensure oversight of the delivery of corporate objectives. Acts as the liaison between 70 Heads of Service and the Executive Team. Gatekeeper and gateway for escalating issues or receiving briefings. Often determining an appropriate course of action, referral, or response on behalf of the Executive Team showing good judgement and critical, strategic, and tactical thinking on their behalf.