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Head of Law and Governance

Employer
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Location
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Salary
£96,572
Closing date
18 Nov 2019

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HEAD OF LAW AND GOVERNANCE

Package to £96,572

Basingstoke and Deane is a borough with a great story to tell. Home to one of the most dynamic economies in the UK, the borough continues to be a great destination for businesses. And with large-scale development and home building projects underway, more and more people are choosing to live and work here. This combination of major employers, a skilled workforce, excellent connectivity and a top-class retail, leisure and culture offer is a great foundation for further growth. The council plays a key role in ensuring the borough continues to thrive, acting as both catalyst and steward, facilitating planned growth supported by the right infrastructure, and protecting our fantastic natural assets.

You’ll act as the lead professional advisor to the council on all aspects of law and governance and fulfil the statutory role of Monitoring Officer. You’ll work closely with your team to ensure that the services within your portfolio are delivered to the highest professional standards, with excellent customer service and value for money embedded into every stage. Service areas that fall within this role’s remit include:

  • shared legal service;
  • information governance;
  • procurement and contracts;
  • democratic services;
  • electoral services; and
  • the Mayor’s office.

As a member of the council’s Strategic Leadership team you will also have the opportunity to contribute at a corporate level, often working outside your own professional specialism.

You will be a qualified solicitor or barrister with significant experience at a senior level of dealing with legal and governance issues in local government, including advising councillors and senior officers on complex legal and governance matters.  You will bring a strong people management perspective and will have a focus on creating a positive culture, on continuous improvement, and on translating ambitions into real achievements. Working across a portfolio of services that attract considerable attention and scrutiny, it’s essential that you understand the dynamics of working within a political setting.

Visit www.joinbasingstoke.co.uk to find out more, or contact Steve Guest at Solace in Business for a confidential discussion on 020 7976 3311.

Closing date: 18th November.

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