Assistant Director - Council
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About The Role
Role: Assistant Director REF 18616
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Hybrid/Basildon - 2 days per week minimum in office
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Dependant on experience
Spinwell is recruiting for an Assistant Director for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
The role involves providing strategic leadership and management of the Council's Legal and Democratic Services, encompassing Legal, and Committee Services, Electoral Services, and Information Governance. Key responsibilities include ensuring the Council's lawful operation and offering high-quality legal advice on relevant matters to council members and officers. As a member of the Corporate Leadership Team, this role works closely with the Chief Executive and s151 Officer to enhance governance and address any legal, procedural, or constitutional issues. Additionally, it emphasizes driving effective cross-Council collaboration to achieve corporate priorities, exemplifying clear communication and adherence to governance standards. This role also requires visible office leadership at least two days a week, support for senior council members across various groups and committees and serving as the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) to manage information risks effectively.
As the Council's Monitoring Officer, you will be responsible for matters relating to conduct, be responsible for the Council's constitution and ensure we fulfil all our statutory obligations; therefore, strong Monitoring Officer experience is required.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
You will have a strong background and experience of local authority decision-making and committee processes along with experience of elections You will be an effective communicator who is confident, analytical and solution focussed with the ability to build and maintain trust and relationships with both members and Senior Officers.
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