Interim Director of Law and Governance

1 month ago


England London London, UK, United Kingdom Sellick Partnership Limited - Public Sector Part time

Interim Director of Law and Governance

London Local Authority

January Start Date

3-Month Contract

Hybrid

A well-regarded local authority in London is seeking an experienced Director of Law and Governance to join them on an interim basis in January for a period of 3 months.

To be considered, you must have experience in a senior leadership role in local government, including serving as a (Deputy) Monitoring Officer.

In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will be responsible for leading our legal and governance services, overseeing a high-performing team that includes legal services, committee services, elections, land charges, coroner services, member support, the mayoralty office, and information services.

The Interim Director of Law and Governance will support and advise elected members and officers on complex, high-profile matters that span planning, capital programs, workforce change, new legislation, and implementing the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations.

Reporting to the Executive Director for Corporate Services, this Interim Director of Law and Governance position offers the chance to contribute to an ambitious and influential London borough.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide effective, inclusive leadership that drives the continuous improvement of the council's plan.
  • Collaborate across departments to uphold the highest standards of legal and governance practices and prepare services for future challenges.
  • Act as Deputy Monitoring Officer in accordance with S of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

Working Arrangements:

  • This is a politically restricted post.
  • We welcome part-time applicants, with a minimum requirement of three days per week.
  • The role is hybrid, with an office presence required for formal and evening meetings.

To be considered for this Interim Director of Law and Governance position please apply now via this advert. Should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Chloë Cameron in our Manchester office for a confidential discussion.

Applicants are invited to discuss their salary requirements upon application.

Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.



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