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Where:

Chief Legal & Democratic Services Officer (Monitoring Officer)

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

18 days left to apply

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council logo

How to apply

Magdalen House/Agile (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full time

Enhanced DBS check required

Hay 3 £96,369 per annum (salary is negotiable between this range)

36 hours


Sefton has the best of both worlds, from the busy and diverse city of Liverpool to the south, to miles of fantastic coastline and green spaces in the north; indeed, the borough is internationally recognised for its outstanding natural beauty and commitment to sustainability.   As a local authority serving around 280,000 people, we are on a journey of aspiration and ambition as we work towards delivering our exciting Vision 2030.  This journey is shared with our partners and communities as we strive to ensure Sefton is a confident and connected Borough.

We are currently seeking to appoint a new Chief Officer for Legal and Democratic Services who will manage a strong and experienced team across a wide portfolio including elections, coroners and registrars as well as legal and democratic services.   The role reports to the Executive Director of Corporate Resources and Commercial, and as part of the extended leadership team you will be critical in working closely with and advising the Chief Executive, Leader and Cabinet.  You will also be responsible for the governance of our three arm’s length companies.  

At Sefton we have very positive and ‘can do’ culture, and officers and Members are respectful of each other’s roles, and as the council’s Monitoring Officer you will need the ability to offer clear and constructive advice to Members and officers and support robust decision making and sound governance.  Candidates will of course need the appropriate legal qualifications and experience, and will ideally have operated at MO or DMO level. 

So, if you have got the drive and determination to make a difference and want to support our vision for Sefton, pleases see the role details at luke.judd@starfishsearch.com.

Closing date: 17 November 2024


Closing date: Sun 17/11/2024 at 23:55
Job reference: CR/24/295390
Vacancy downloads:

Guidance_Notes_Completing_an_Application_Form_Oct_2024.pdf

Chief_Legal_Officer___Democratic_Services_Officer__Monitoring_Officer_.pdf

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