Westgate Plaza One (Hybrid)
Permanent, Full time
Enhanced DBS check required
£105,174
37 hours
As a double award-winning council, Barnsley is the place of possibilities. We’re looking to the future with excitement and optimism and are seeking a visionary Service Director to lead our Law and Governance service. If you're passionate about making a difference and have a proven track record in legal and governance leadership, we'd love to hear from you.
The role:
In this role we will be looking to you to provide the strategic leadership and development of our Law and Governance business unit. You will be a member of the Core Directorate Management Team, work with the Leader, Chief Executive, Executive Director (Core Services), Senior Management Team and our Elected Members and to ensure the Council's vision, priorities and values are actively promoted and delivered in line with our ambitions and Council Plan.
Fully accountable to key stakeholders and other business units, you will influence, develop, and foster both effective internal and external relationships ensuring the provision and delivery of joined up services. And you will monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of partnership arrangements to introduce and drive efficiencies and new ways of working where appropriate – and necessary.
You will be able to lead a team through transformation and change, ensuring that the structure, systems and processes across the directorate are fit for purpose, delivering a cost effective and high-quality service across the organisation.
About you
We are seeking a candidate with extensive high-level experience in legal practices such are planning, property, contracts, procurement, litigation, employment and governance. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills are essential to aid negotiation and mediation with internal and external stakeholders. You will have strong leadership skills to aid in conducting advocacy