Assistant Director

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
• Experienced Monitoring Officer
• Must have this experience
• Unitary experience as have Children's Services within remit
• No District only experience
• Will be responsible for Legal, Democratic Services, and Information Governance
• Would consider part-time or full-time
• Attendance at Council meetings (Corby Cube) - 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.
• Responsible for the leadership and performance of the Council's in-house legal, democratic, and information governance services.
• Responsible for the leadership, development, and implementation of relevant strategies and policies that enable the delivery of the Council's target operating model, corporate and directorate priorities.
• Develop and embed a performance culture that delivers results through continual improvement and ensure that resources are targeted on business priorities and meeting customer needs.
• Manage resources efficiently and effectively, ensuring there are sufficient financial, human, and other resources available to deliver effective services.
• Take a proactive approach to risk management and business continuity planning on areas of accountability.
• Responsible for contract management of the legal services provided through Pathfinder Ltd.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining key internal and external relationships and partnerships to deliver both the Council's and wider strategic area priorities.
• To review and modernise all functions within the responsibilities of the Assistant Director to reflect best practice.
• To support and deputise 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.

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.