The role: 37 hours per week, permanent, hybrid working with expectation for minimum of 3 days based in the offices at County Hall, Cross Street, Beverley HU17 9BA
As Assistant Chief Executive for Legal, Governance and Democratic Services – and the Council’s Statutory Monitoring Officer – you will lead a modern, effective and resilient Legal and Democratic Services function at the heart of East Riding of Yorkshire Council. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will provide authoritative oversight of legal services, governance, democratic services, constitutional matters, elections, assurance, information governance and organisational integrity. Your leadership will ensure the Council fulfils its statutory duties, upholds the highest standards of probity, and operates with transparency, accountability and professionalism.
Working at both a corporate and directorate level, you will help to shape the Council’s operating model, contribute to organisation‑wide transformation, and support strategic programmes aligned to the Council’s ambitions. You will provide visible, values‑led leadership across Legal and Democratic Services, inspiring high performance, championing innovation and digital modernisation, and building a culture grounded in integrity, professionalism and continuous improvement.
This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the governance environment of a large and ambitious unitary council. You will bring strategic legal insight, political awareness and the ability to work confidently with elected members, senior officers and external partners – ensuring East Riding of Yorkshire Council remains resilient, future‑focused and well‑positioned to meet the evolving demands of local government.
Candidate Requirements
* Highly developed strategic leadership skills
* An appetite for and an ability to work in a political environment
* An ability to lead service change, transformation and modernisation
For a full list of the role duties and requirements, please check out the employee specification.
Staff Benefits
* Staff discounts, generous pension and health and wellbeing schemes.
* A friendly and supportive working environment.
* Flexible working opportunities.
* Central location with access to transport links, shops and supermarkets within walking distance.
* Make a positive difference to the area and the people living here.
* Relocation package opportunities. (The successful candidate may be eligible for a relocation package, designed to make your transition to the area as smooth as possible. So if you’re thinking about a move, this could be the perfect opportunity).
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For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Tom Ripley, Principal Consultant, by phone 07701217520, or email tom.ripley@starfishsearch.com or Tim Farr, Senior Partner and Head of Local Government Practice at Starfish by phone 07756293292, or email tim.farr@starfishsearch.com.
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