Head of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer)

Head of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer)

Salary - £58,000 to £64,000

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and with a sound understanding of the Monitoring Officer remit, this critical role plays a key link with Elected members. An excellent strategic leader, you will inform and guide council policy, strengthen our governance culture and motivate your team to deliver services to the highest standard.  With a broad remit to ensure the delivery of unrivalled electoral and democratic services to residents and elected members and support for our risk assurance processes, your excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to work confidently in partnership with the shared legal service hosted by Ashfield District Council.

An influential leader and an experienced Solicitor, you will have the drive to build outstanding and proactive services across the full remit of the Councils legal responsibilities and to ensure that the governance of how decisions are made my Council officers underpin the effective and complaint delivery of services.

For more information about these exciting roles please take a look at www.mansfieldfutureleaders.co.uk

To apply, please send a CV and supporting statement to recruitment@mansfield.gov.uk

Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority.

Closing date: 3rd December 2018
Interview date: W/C 7^th January 2019

Mansfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.