South Yorkshire Fire

1 month ago

Sheffield, United Kingdom South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Full time €82,942

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority are seeking to appoint an ambitious, innovative and forward-thinking individual, with a proven track record at senior strategic level, to the new position of Head of Governance & Legal Services/Monitoring Officer.

Head of Governance & Legal Services/Monitoring Officer
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £82,942 per annum
Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week
Location: Eyre Street, Sheffield (with some agile working)

We are well regarded by the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business and the Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to delivering its aspiration of Making South Yorkshire safer and stronger.

We offer a unique opportunity for a high calibre individual with drive, demonstrable strategic governance and legal skills and significant political awareness. This will require an open, transparent and inclusive style and the ability to develop positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a confident and respected leader, strategic legal and governance advisor and be proactive in meeting the challenges of the fire reform agenda. You must be a qualified solicitor and hold a current practicing certificate or an experienced legal professional and hold the CILEX Professional Diploma in Legal Practice. You will have a good understanding of public sector statutory/regulatory frameworks and of democratic processes and the role of elected members.

You will role-model our behaviours of honesty, integrity and respect in all that you do. You will provide drive to deliver continuous improvement to ensure that the level of service to the communities we serve remains effective, efficient and provides robust governance and assurance.

An open and engaging style of leadership, significant experience of providing professional strategic direction, and a commitment to all aspects of diversity and inclusion, will be essential in building effective relationships with all stakeholders.

Recruitment Process Timeline

Closing Date for Applications: 0900 hours Friday 6 December 2024
Notification of Shortlist: Tuesday 10 December 2024
Executive Team information session (for shortlisted candidates) Wednesday 11 December 2024

Assessment process: Thursday 19 December 2024

  • Interview with Stakeholder Panel
  • Presentation to and interview with Senior Leadership Team
  • Media Assessment
  • Psychometric Testing (online)

Final interview: Wednesday 8 January 2025 with Fire Authority Appointments Committee (for final shortlisted candidates)

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

Within both our Service and Authority we are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake regulated activity which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescues recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team.

No agencies please.

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