Employer:
Dartford Borough Council
Salary:
£81,873 per annum + Special Responsibility Allowance £5,733 + Car Allowance £5,948
Location:
Kent
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Flexi time available.
DBS Check:
Yes
Closing Date:
30/05/2025 at 23:59
Reference:
DBC/25/HLMO25
Dartford Borough Council is an exciting place to work! We are an authority who punches above our weight in terms of the ambitions we realise. We have a vision to make Dartford a place of quality and choice, by focusing on community, sustainability, and a prosperous economy. We have delivered a great deal over recent years, becoming a great place to live and to invest, yet there is more that we want to do for our Borough and our people.
We are looking for key officers within Legal Services to help us to deliver our ambitions during an exciting time of change.
About The Role
As Head of Legal Services and Monitoring Officer working alongside Members and Directors, you will have a significant part to play in the success of our Borough.
As the Council’s principal legal advisor, you will be critical to the success of our major regeneration schemes and housing ambitions as well as assisting the Council during one of the biggest changes in Local Government. This is your opportunity to use your passion, especially for governance, administrative law, and data protection legislation to help shape these schemes and to ensure the best outcomes for Dartford residents. We encourage innovation and collaboration, and you will make a direct contribution with your own case load, as well as leading both Legal and Democratic Services.
As the Council’s Monitoring Officer, you’ll also be responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct, dealing with allegations of misconduct by Borough and Town/Parish Councillors. You will have oversight of the Council’s Constitution to facilitate its effective operation. We look to you to embody and champion our values and provide the legal expertise and corporate contribution to help us deliver our vision for our communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr