Rushcliffe Borough Council
Director of Law, Governance, Policy and HR - Monitoring Officer
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Rushcliffe Borough Council is seeking an exceptional senior leader to join our Executive Management Team as Director of Law, Governance, Policy and HR and statutory Monitoring Officer. This is a pivotal role, providing leadership across legal, HR, electoral and policy services at a defining moment for local government.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will work closely with Members, senior officers and partners to support sound decision-making, strong assurance and high standards of public service.
About The Role
As Monitoring Officer, you will provide clear, trusted advice on constitutional, legal and governance matters, ensuring the Council acts lawfully, transparently and with integrity.
You will also play a leading role in Local Government Reorganisation and devolution, helping shape future arrangements, manage risk and support effective collaboration across Nottinghamshire.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the Executive Management Team, shaping corporate strategy, performance and organisational priorities.
- Fulfil the statutory Monitoring Officer role, safeguarding legality, probity and ethical standards.
- Lead legal, governance, HR, electoral and policy services, developing capacity and continuous improvement.
- Support the effective delivery of democratic services and governance arrangements, ensuring that Council decision-making processes are administered in a lawful, transparent and efficient manner.
- Advise Members, committees, the Chief Executive and senior officers on complex and sensitive matters.
- Shape the legal and governance framework for Local Government Reorganisation, devolution and successor authority arrangements.
- Manage constitutional development, due diligence, legal risk, contract transfer and workforce transition issues.
- Use digital innovation and responsible technology to improve service efficiency and responsiveness.
- Create an inclusive, accountable and high-performing culture across the portfolio.
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Candidates
We are looking for a credible and resilient senior leader with substantial experience of local government law, governance and constitutional practice.
You will combine sound judgement, political awareness and strong relationship skills with the ability to give clear, practical advice and lead teams through change.
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Why join us?
This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of local government, contribute to major transformation and make a lasting impact for Rushcliffe and its communities.
What We Can Offer
- Varied working hours and remote-working opportunities
- Reduced membership fees of the onsite leisure centre
- Modern purpose built office complex with free car parking
- An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward looking Authority with training to support CPD and personal development
- Local Government pension scheme
- Relocation package available for the right candidate
How To Apply
If you have the expertise, integrity and ambition to lead at this level, we would welcome your application.
For further information and details of how to apply, please visit https://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/leadership-vacancy
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 31 August 2026
Interviews taking place – Tuesday 8 September 2026
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