Experienced Monitoring Officer

- must have experience

- Unitary experience as have Children's Services within remit

- no District only experience

- Qualified Solicitor

- Will be responsible for Legal, Democratic Services and Information Governance - Would consider part-time or full-time

- Attendance at Council meetings (Corby Cube)

Key Accountabilities

Responsible for the leadership, performance and development of the Council's legal, democratic and information governance services, including the in-house legal team, contract management of Pathfinder Ltd, requests for information, data protection and democratic services.

Lead, develop and implement relevant strategies and policies for the council to deliver excellent governance and the Council's Corporate Plans.

Be a key member of the Governance and HR Directorate Management Team; with responsibility for leading and driving forward the governance agenda for the Council.

Advising the Corporate Leadership Team and senior managers on legal and governance solutions that support the achievement of the Council's priorities, mitigates risks and maintains good governance.

To play a key role in cross cutting, organisation wide innovative work streams and organisational design pieces, drawing on technical expertise and professional judgement to inform and shape these.

Accountable for the management of budgets and delivery of the MTFP within area of responsibility including the effective use of Council resources. This includes a staffing budget of approximately £1.4 million (with direct impact on the overarching Council payroll budget) and a Pathfinder spend of approximately £1.5 million.

Ensuring leadership of dynamic, highly effective services which meets the changing needs and expectations of councillors, managers and directors and are modelled as centres of excellence.

Promote cross-organisational team working, and across boundaries with other agencies and partners, to improve services and solve problems in a coherent and integrated manner.

Role model a value for money culture across the organisation which continually improves the overall use of resources by the Council and its partners. Developing a culture and approach which optimises the use of resources and drives a cost reduction ethic throughout the organisation.

Accountable for any other corporate duties as reasonably required, including but not limited to: briefing members, attending committee meetings and compliance with all statutory requirements