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Shape the Future with Rother District Council

Director of Governance and Community Services

Package: c£110k

Are you a qualified, experienced legal professional with a proven track record of fulfilling monitoring officer responsibilities? Are you ready to step into an organisational leadership role where you can influence strategy, governance, and service delivery?

Rother District Council is on an exciting journey of transformation. With a refreshed Council Plan, Target Operating Model, and a new leadership structure, we’re driving change to create a prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive district.

This pivotal role offers the chance to shape our governance approach, empower colleagues, and establish clear standards during a time of opportunity and transformation, including the reforms outlined in the English Devolution White Paper.

As Director of Governance & Community Services, you will join our Senior Leadership Team as one of the three statutory chief officers. You’ll oversee Environmental Health, Community Safety, Neighbourhoods, Planning Services, Democratic Services, and Audit teams while managing our Legal Services partnership. This role offers a unique platform to expand your legal career and position yourself for future leadership in local government.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced legal professional with monitoring officer expertise to step into an organisational leadership role, influencing strategy and service delivery. Flexible hybrid working arrangements are in place, and the successful candidate will be expected to attend the Town Hall in Bexhill-on-Sea an average four days a month.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of Rother District Council, we want to hear from you.

To find out more visit rotherfutures.com or contact Amin Aziz at Penna on 07709 514 141 or email amin.aziz@penna.com.

Closing date: Midnight, 9th February 2025

Technical Interviews: 17th & 18th February 2025

Final Panel Interviews (officer and member): 5th March 2025