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Head of Legal & Democratic Services

  • Employer: Surrey Heath Borough Council
  • Reference: LDS/24/288768
  • Published: Thu 01/08/2024, 13:32 PM
  • Closing on: Mon 19/08/2024, 23:59 PM
  • Working Pattern: Flexible Hours, Full Time
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Salary: Up to £90,418 + Statutory Duties Allowance £7,500 per annum
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Surrey Heath House, Camberley, Hybrid Working, Surrey, Hampshire

Grade                     SH31

Do you want to work in a strategic leadership position within a genuinely collaborative senior team? Can you give excellent legal advice in a way that Councillors and Officers can understand? Do you want to work for a Council that is transforming the way it delivers its services?

If so, our Head of Legal and Democratic Services role is perfect for you.

You will bring to the Council a strong track record of public service, technical experience and a desire to work together in a leadership team to see the Council succeed in the delivery of services for our residents. You will be able to demonstrate working closely with Councillors in sometimes difficult situations and using your negotiation and influencing skills to ensure that the Council is properly governed within the law, the constitution and the appropriate conduct standards.

You will act as the Council’s Statutory Monitoring Officer and Chief Legal Officer and Chief Information Officer, ensuring that the Council meets legal and regulatory requirements and that the Council is demonstrating good governance in decision making and operation. You will enjoy running a successful and thriving service which continues to develop their professional practice.   

Your contribution as part of the Council’s top team will be as important as your professional legal expertise. We will look to you to not only embody and champion our values but also to play a full part in supporting the leadership and direction of the Council. 

We are a friendly organisation with a great staff culture and a commitment to shared success.  

Full details of the responsibilities of this role and our generous benefits package can be found in the recruitment pack. 

Closing date:          Monday 19th August 2024

First interview:       Friday 23rd August 2024 (virtual approx. 30 mins)

Second interview:  Week commencing 2nd September 2024 (in person) Member Panel

Contact details

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity and the contribution you can make, contact Nick Steevens, Chief Executive Officer (interim) on 01276 707351 or Nick.Steevens@surreyheath.gov.uk

Our Commitment

Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

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Downloads

  • Recruitment Pack - Head of Legal & Democratic Services
  • Head of Legal & Democratic Services Job Profile
  • Employer: Surrey Heath Borough Council
  • Reference: LDS/24/288768
  • Published: Thu 01/08/2024, 13:32 PM
  • Closing on: Mon 19/08/2024, 23:59 PM
  • Working Pattern: Flexible Hours, Full Time
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Salary: Up to £90,418 + Statutory Duties Allowance £7,500 per annum
  • DBS Check: No
  • Location: Surrey Heath House, Camberley, Hybrid Working, Surrey, Hampshire

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