Specialist Project

Colbern Limited; Rugby; On-site; GBP 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Colbern Limited is seeking an experienced Chief Officer for Legal and Governance in Rugby. The role will lead the Council's governance and legal functions, ensuring high standards of corporate governance and compliance.

You will act as Monitoring Officer, embed a governance operating model, advise Members and officers, and oversee Legal Services, Democratic Services, Elections, Business Support and Equality & Diversity.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Council's Monitoring Officer and uphold high standards of corporate governance.
• Lead a governance operating model across all service areas with oversight by the Leadership Team.
• Lead in developing and delivering the democratic processes for the Council, including elections and scrutiny.
• Represent the Council at internal and external meetings and provide guidance to staff and Elected Members on complex issues.
• Oversee and manage the teams within Legal Services, Democratic Services, Elections, Business Support and Equality & Diversity.
• Draft key legal documents and ensure compliance with the Council's Code of Conduct for elected Members.

Job description

Chief Officer for Legal and Governance

Rugby

Contract

£681.58 per day PAYE or £950 per day paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Chief Officer for Legal and Governance

2 -3days on site

As well as contributing to the corporate management of the Council, the purpose of the job is to take the lead role in ensuring the managed services are available to deliver the Corporate Strategy in a way which meets both customer needs and value for money criteria and also thought compliant means.

This post is the Council's Monitoring Officer and responsible for designing and upholding high standards of corporate governance.

To introduce and embed a governance operating model and work across all service areas to ensure the Leadership Team have oversight of all its governance responsibilities.

To be the lead officer for Equality and Diversity and continually drive improvement.

Provide positive and dynamic leadership in managing the staff and teams within:

• Legal Services
• Democratic Services
• Elections
• Business Support
• Equality and Diversity

The teams managed by this post may be changed from time to time.

As the Council's Lead Officer provide advice, guidance and expertise to staff and Elected Members on highly complex and contentious legal, policy and democratic services issues.

Represent the Council at a range of internal and external meetings

Lead in developing and delivering the democratic processes for the Council and supporting the democratic decision-making arrangements. This includes elections, scrutiny processes and managing the servicing of meetings of the Council and its Committees. Contribute towards improving ethical governance across the organisation.

Ensure that all required elections and referendums are administered appropriately, within election regulations and in a cost effective way.

To act as the Monitoring Officer, which is a statutory post established by the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Advise on the application of the Council's Code of Conduct for elected Members, and for officers. The post is responsible for monitoring compliance with the Code and subsequent training of elected members. Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the member/officer relationship having regard to the member/officer protocol at all times. Advise all Members, on an individual or collective basis.

Raising and negotiating issues associated with service delivery with clients or service providers to ensure that the service provided meets required standards.

Drafting key legal documents associated with the work of the Council and approving drafted documents.

Representing the Council as a party in all contested criminal and civil court matters, tribunals, and inquiries.

To manage the operation of the Council's democratic, scrutiny and mayoralty functions and ensure comprehensive advice and guidance is delivered to the members of scrutiny committees throughout the scrutiny process.

Oversee the Council's Members Training & Development Programme and ensure that Councillors receive effective support in their learning and development.

Oversee the review of Members' allowances in association with an independent review panel as required.

To deliver efficient, high-quality, value for money and customer focussed services, which are continually reviewed against best practice and meet the needs of Rugby's residents.

Ensure a cross-cutting approach for all relevant services, thus significantly contributing to wider priorities and leading on developing and delivering associated plans.

To ensure that effective corporate governance controls are implemented whilst seeking ongoing areas for improvement.

Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer