Monitoring Officer / Deputy Director Legal and Democratic Services

Connected Local Government; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Greater London is seeking a Monitoring Officer and Deputy Director of Legal & Democratic Services. The role is vital for enhancing governance culture and fostering innovation within the council. The ideal candidate will be a strategic local government legal professional able to influence decision-making and navigate change effectively. Strong leadership skills and experience in transforming governance will be essential for success in delivering outstanding services to residents.

Qualifications

• Local government legal professional with strategic insight.
• Ability to influence organizational thinking and navigate complex change.
• Expertise in designing governance to support transformation.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen governance culture within the organization.
• Shape how the council operates and supports economic growth.
• Deliver excellent resident-focused services.

Job description

Bexley is a borough shaped by strong communities and high quality services, with exciting plans to support future growth and the evolving needs of our residents. Our new Economic Growth Strategy will set a clear direction for a thriving, sustainable and well connected borough that continues to attract investment and deliver excellent outcomes. And, our Future Bexley transformation programme is building a more agile, innovative and outcome-driven organisation that can meet changing resident expectations while enabling the borough’s continued success.

Within this context, we have a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished and ambitious individual to join us as our new Monitoring Officer and Deputy Director of Legal & Democratic Services. This is a pivotal leadership role where you can help shape how a modern council operates. You will strengthen our governance culture, enabling innovation and ensuring that new ideas, new ways of working and new partnerships are underpinned by strong, confident decision making.

We are looking for a forward thinking local government legal professional who can do far more than offer advice: someone who can influence organisational thinking, anticipate emerging challenges, and help senior leaders navigate complex change.

You will bring strategic insight and the ability to design governance that supports transformation, encourages creativity and protects the interests of our residents. As part of the Corporate Leadership Team, you will be a visible, trusted and influential leader – shaping how the organisation evolves, supporting our economic growth ambitions, and ensuring we continue to deliver excellent, resident focused services.

Contact Steve Guest at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311 for a confidential discussion.

Closing date: 23 February

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