Chief Officer for Legal & Governance, Interim

The Company is in need of an experienced Interim Monitoring Officer to provide statutory governance leadership and expert legal advice. This key role involves working closely with the senior team, including the Chief Executive, Leader of the Council, elected Members, and external partners, to ensure the highest standards of governance, transparency, and lawful decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading on standards, ethics, member conduct, and governance matters, as well as advising on a range of issues including planning governance, licensing, housing, local taxation, and regulatory services. Applicants for the Interim Monitoring Officer position at the company must have a strong background in a similar role, with previous experience as a Monitoring Officer or Deputy Monitoring Officer being essential. The role requires a candidate with a strong understanding of political environments and the ability to navigate sensitive governance issues. Duties also include overseeing complaints, standards investigations, and governance-related audits, as well as managing external legal support and ensuring robust corporate governance arrangements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor (or equivalent) and have a proven track record in leading constitutional reviews and governance improvement initiatives.