Director, Legal and Governance
Job Summary
Advert Start Date:
26/09/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 03/10/2018 12:00
Salary:
£93,399 - £104,736
Weekly Hours:
37 Hours per week
Further Information
It is well known that Local Authorities are in an era of fundamental change. Within Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council we have been working collaboratively now for some time with the sharing of a Chief Executive and a number of our most senior management team.
An opportunity has arisen for our strategic vision to continue with the sharing of a Director for Legal and Governance Services and shared Monitoring Officer across both councils.
This is a great opportunity for you to bring together and lead services in a shared way to ensure proactive and constructive advice is provided to all members and officers who are driving both Council’s agendas, whilst ensuring that sovereignty is maintained. You will be required to demonstrate and promote strong governance frameworks, encourage a collaborative culture motivating your team to deliver their best.
You’ll lead the strategic management and development of legal and democratic services, providing legal support on complex corporate and strategic issues.
As the shared Monitoring Officer, under the provisions of Section 5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, you will be responsible for ensuring that decisions and processes are both transparent, lawful and lawfully managed.
You’ll be working with both authority’s Political Members and senior leadership team with significant financial budgets and resources. Your approach and style will therefore need to be innovative, responsive and collaborative as you go about your day to day duties. You will also be a highly skilled problem-solver and somebody who has strong leadership skills.
Cambridgeshire is a county that is steeped in history, rich in culture and has many vast open spaces. It is a wonderful place to live, visit and work. Based out of the Cambridge office, the post will work across the Cambridge and Peterborough sites.
For a confidential and informal discussion about the role please contact Gillian Beasley, Chief Executive on 01223 729051.
Closing date for applications is midday on Wednesday 3rd October. Shortlisted candidates will be advised on Thursday 4th October and interviews will take place on Thursday 11th October.
If you wish to apply please copy the below link to complete the application: https://www.publicsectorjobseast.co.uk/Service%20Director%2c%20Legal%20and%20Governance-Cambridge%20Shire%20Hall?jobId=16604&JobIndex=1&categoryList=&minsal=0&maxsal=200000&workingpattern=&keywords=16604&employee=-1&postcode=&Distance=20&AdvertiseOn=2
Please note
This job is closed for applications.