Governance & Legal Services Director

2 weeks ago


Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time
Key Responsibilities

As a Governance & Legal Services Director, you will lead our Safeguarding Team and be responsible for delivering high-quality legal services to vulnerable children and adults. You will work closely with our social work teams and other stakeholders to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public law proceedings, including experience in drafting complex court documents and applications under the Children Act 1989, Adoption and Children Act 2002, Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983, and Community Care.

We offer a competitive salary of £75,000 - £100,000 per annum, plus benefits such as 27.5 days annual leave increasing to 32.5 after 5 years' service, cycle to work scheme, travel and parking discounts, exceptional maternity and paternity leave policies, and access to Employee Healthcare.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


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