Director of Law & Governance

Job title:

Director of Law & Governance

Company:

South Kesteven District Council

Job description

£105,384 + statutory payment of £5,802 for monitoring officer dutiesTHE BEST DECISION YOU’LL MAKE TODAYEffective decision-making in local government leads to better outcomes for communities. Good governance, informed decision-making and transparent accountability all contribute to shaping a successful and impactful local authority. If you choose to be part of the leadership team at South Kesteven, it’ll be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make.We’re looking for a corporate leader to join our senior management team and take on the role of Monitoring Officer. You’ll lead a range of services, including: Elections Team, Democratic Team, Public Protection & Environmental Health Teams, Data Protection Officer and Governance Team. You’ll offer expert advice to our elected members as they set policy and make the vital decisions that shape how we invest our resources in the best interests of our community. You’ll ensure that sound governance principles underpin our processes, establishing protocols and systems that protect the organisation and support better decision-making. The ability to establish positive, professional relationships across the political spectrum will be vital – enabling you to advise and influence and ensure that dialogue and debate are managed effectively.You’ll discover that South Kesteven is a great place to work: a well-managed, financially resilient and award-winning council. It’s an ideal place to be as the future shape of local government emerges.Click below to find out more, or contact Steve Guest or Amy Billington at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311 for a confidential discussion.Closing date: 25 August 2025For further information or to apply, please click on the ‘Enquire/Apply’ button below.

Expected salary

Location

East Anglia – Lincolnshire

Job date

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 03:16:52 GMT

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