Chief of Staff

West-Norfolk; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in King's Lynn is seeking a Chief of Staff to drive transformation and ensure effective governance. The role involves overseeing various services and acting as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive. Successful candidates will have proven senior leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to community advocacy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior leadership roles.
• Ability to influence and engage with high-level stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive transformation and ensure effective governance.
• Oversee Legal Services, Civic, Licensing, and Corporate Governance.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive and Executive Team.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Effective communication

Community advocacy

Job description

Overview

We’re setting our sights high transforming our services with purpose, ambition, and our communities at the heart of it all. As Chief of Staff, you’ll be a driving force behind this transformation. A key member of our Executive Leadership Team, you’ll bring strategic clarity, alignment, and momentum to our most critical priorities. You’ll play a central role in delivering an ambitious transformation programme while preparing the organisation for Local Government Reorganisation across Norfolk.

The Chief of Staff will be responsible for governance, monitoring officer duties, and acting as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive and Executive Team, ensuring the organisation remains compliant and forward-focused in its governance structures. The postholder will directly oversee Legal Services, Civic, Licensing, Procurement, Democratic Services, Elections and Corporate Governance. This is a role that goes far beyond the traditional remit of a Monitoring Officer. You’ll be a trusted advisor, a connector of ideas and people, a champion of change and speaks truth to power ensuring governance, transparency, and ethical leadership are embedded at every level.

Responsibilities

This is a senior leadership role focused on driving transformation and ensuring effective governance across the organisation.

What we’re looking for

• Thinks strategically and influences confidently at the highest levels
• Leads with authenticity, inclusion, and a spirit of collaboration
• Communicates with clarity and turns complex priorities into action
• Advocates passionately for our communities, ensuring services deliver best value and reflect local needs

How to apply

This is a unique opportunity to lead with purpose and shape the future of local government. If you’re ready to take on a role with real influence and drive transformation that matters, we’d love to hear from you.

See below for the full job details before you apply. Please click the apply button to apply below to provide us with your contact details and submit your CV and supporting statement (maximum two pages) explaining how you meet the role requirements, saved as one document before submitting.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Kate Blakemore via the PAs [e-mail] or contact our Monitoring Officer [e-mail]

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