Overview
Head of Law and Governance (Monitoring Officer) role at GatenbySanderson for Crawley Borough Council. This position is advertised through GatenbySanderson with a focus on leading legal and governance, including the Monitoring Officer function.
Responsibilities
You will be at the heart of strategic decision-making, working closely with elected members, the Chief Executive, and the wider leadership team. You will be a forward-thinking, appropriately qualified legal and governance professional with significant post-qualification experience. You will lead with rigour and strategic leadership, help manage change, and keep communities at the heart of everything we do. You should demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and political acumen.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
* Provide expert legal and governance advice to support council decisions and statutory duties as Monitoring Officer.
* Lead in governance arrangements, risk management, and ethical standards across the council.
* Collaborate with elected members and the wider executive to shape policy and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
* Lead and develop the legal and governance team, fostering a collegiate and supportive working environment.
Qualifications
You should be a forward-thinking, appropriately qualified legal and governance professional with significant post-qualification experience. You will be a leader who can balance rigour with strategic leadership and help us manage change while keeping our communities at the heart of everything we do. You should be able to demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and political acumen.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Executive
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Legal, Strategy/Planning, and General Business
* Industries: Government Administration and Government Relations Services
Location: Crawley area. This role is associated with Crawley Borough Council and related regional context.
Application and notices
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact our executive search partners at GatenbySanderson. The closing date is provided in the job posting: https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe126063/ until the closing date of Wednesday 1st October (23:55).
#J-18808-Ljbffr