Executive Law Governance Leader

5 days ago


City of Westminster, Greater London, United Kingdom Aatom Recruitment Full time

Aatom Recruitment is seeking a seasoned leader to fill the role of Director of Law and Governance on a 3-month contract. This part-time opportunity offers hybrid working arrangements, with a minimum of three days per week.

This dynamic position presents a chance for an experienced professional to lead our client's legal and governance services. You will oversee a high-performing team encompassing various departments, including legal services, committee services, elections, land charges, coroner services, member support, the mayoralty office, and information services.

In this strategic role, you will provide guidance and support to elected members and officers on complex matters spanning planning, capital programs, workforce change, new legislation, and implementing recommendations. Reporting directly to the Executive Director for Corporate Services/Monitoring Officer, this position allows you to contribute to the ambitious goals of our borough.

Key responsibilities include collaborating across departments to uphold the highest standards of legal and governance practices and preparing services for future challenges. As Deputy Monitoring Officer, you will be responsible for acting in accordance with S.5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

To excel in this role, you must possess the ability to balance strategic leadership with operational management. A strong capacity for fostering an open, trusting culture, leading change, and inspiring high performance is essential. Additionally, highly developed relationship management and networking skills are required, along with political sensitivity and a belief in local democracy and accountability.

We are looking for an individual with experience in a similar senior leadership role, including serving as Monitoring Officer. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of success in managing teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment.

The estimated salary for this role is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. If you are a motivated and dedicated professional seeking a challenging opportunity, please apply or contact us directly for more information.



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