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Form of workVenn Group's specialist Executive/Interim Division are delighted to be partnering with a Local Authority in the South East to support them with the recruitment of an Interim Director of Law & Governance (Monitoring Officer).
This assignment is offered for an initial 3 month contract but may be extended further dependant on the success of permanent recruitment into the post. The Council are ideally looking for candidates on a full-time basis, although candidates possessing the required level of experience that can only offer 3-4 days per week are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be required to attend the office 2-3 times per week.
Duties will include:
Leading and managing the Council’s Legal and Democratic Services, ensuring that they are effective, fit for purpose and in line with the council’s requirements
Leading on the delivery of modern, effective and transparent decision-making processes and governance arrangements in the Council, including the executive, Council and committee
Ensuring the Council complies with its statutory requirements and that sound and timely legal advice is given to the Chief Executive, Leader and political groups and members and officers as appropriate
Advising the Leader, Cabinet, Chief Executive and senior management on legal and governance issues
Managing the budget associated for the Legal and Democratic Services departments
The successful candidate will be expected to attend the office twice per week and a rate of between £600 - £800 per day via an umbrella company can be considered depending upon your experience.
To express your interest in this opportunity please send a copy of your CV and an overview of your current situation and availability to Tom Hoult at thoult@venngroup.com and we will contact you to discuss further.
