Our client, North Northamptonshire Council, is looking for an Assistant Director Legal & Democratic Services & Monitoring Officer to join their team.
Rate: Negotiable based on experience
Experience Required:
1. Experienced Monitoring Officer
2. Unitary experience as have Children's Services within remit (no District only experience)
3. Qualified Solicitor
Will be responsible for Legal, Democratic Services and Information Governance. Would consider part-time or full-time work. Attendance at Council meetings (Corby Cube) is required every 2 months, but flexible/remote other than that.
Role Purpose
To undertake statutory responsibilities as Deputy Monitoring Officer and support the Director of Governance and HR in developing and delivering a strong governance and ethical framework. Responsibilities include:
1. Leadership and performance of the Council's in-house legal, democratic and information governance services.
2. Development and implementation of relevant strategies and policies that enable the delivery of the Council's target operating model, corporate and directorate priorities.
3. Developing and embedding a performance culture that delivers results through continual improvement.
4. Managing resources efficiently and effectively to ensure the availability of financial, human and other resources for effective service delivery.
5. Proactive approach to risk management and business continuity planning.
6. Contract management of the legal services provided through Pathfinder Ltd.
7. Developing and maintaining key internal and external relationships and partnerships to deliver both the Council's and wider strategic area priorities.
8. Reviewing and modernising all functions within the responsibilities of the Assistant Director to reflect best practice.
9. Supporting and deputising for the Director of Governance and Human Resources.
Benefits of working with Remedy
A personal one-on-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs. Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week.
*Terms & Conditions apply
You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is an APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Job Info
Job Title: Assistant Director Legal & Democratic Services & Monitoring Officer
Company: Remedy Medical
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Contract: Contract
Hours: Full Time
Posted: Mar 11th 2025
Closes: Apr 11th 2025
Sector: Legal
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