Job Description
Local Authority | Interim | Immediate Start
We are supporting a large local authority with the urgent appointment of an Interim Director of Legal and Democratic Services (Monitoring Officer) following the imminent retirement of the current postholder.
This is a key statutory role and requires an experienced interim who can provide assurance, stability, and senior leadership during a period of transition.
The role
• Acting as Monitoring Officer with responsibility for legal, governance, and democratic services
• Providing strategic advice to elected members and senior officers
• Ensuring robust governance, standards, and constitutional compliance
• Leading a senior legal and democratic services function within a complex organisation
The ideal candidate
• Proven experience operating at Monitoring Officer level or equivalent senior legal governance role
• Background within a large local authority, ideally a unitary council
• Strong political awareness and experience working with members
• Available to start as soon as reasonably possible
Working arrangements
• Onsite attendance required for a minimum of three days per week
• Location: Lincolnshire / Yorkshire greater area.
Next steps Shortlisting will take place within the next 48 hours, so early applications are strongly encouraged. This opportunity will suit experienced interims available immediately or at short notice.
For a confidential discussion or to submit a CV, please make contact as soon as possible.