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Head of Legal and Democratic Services / Monitoring Officer

Stratford on Avon District Council - £57,747 - £64,410 plus other benefits

Are you the person to deliver a modern and innovative legal and democratic service fit for 2020?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Management Team, as a Head of Legal and Democratic Services and Monitoring Officer. This post plays a crucial role in providing the legal and democratic framework that the Council operates within. Taking the lead and providing the legal expertise, the Monitoring Officer role will involve ensuring that probity and standards are maintained, not only in the District Council but also within Parish and Town Councils throughout our District.

If you are successful you will be involved in a critical year for the service, including reviewing Council's constitution, developing a new committee structure in light of the electoral review, progressing shared service approaches to service delivery, as well as advising District, Parish and Town Councillors standards and ethics matters.

To succeed in this role you will have had experience in a senior management position with budget, staffing and organisational responsibility, and will have a sound understanding of local and central government issues and initiatives. As this post will act as the Principal Solicitor to the Council, you must be a qualified Solicitor.

Stratford on Avon District Council aims to achieve excellence and a customer orientated focus on the delivery of services. If you feel you can contribute to our culture, based on constructive challenge, trust, initiative, learning and effective delivery then we look forward to hearing from you.

If you wish to discuss this position further please speak to Paul Lankester, Chief Executive, on 01789 260101.

The closing date for applications, which are to be made online, is Monday 15 July at 12 noon.

An assessment centre and member panel interview will be held on Wednesday 31 July and Thursday 1 August 2013.

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people with disabilities.

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