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Ackerman Pierce are looking to recruit a Director of Law and Governance within Westminster. The vacancy will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide effective, inclusive leadership that drives the continuous improvement of Westminster's Fairer Westminster plan.
- Collaborate across departments to uphold the highest standards of legal and governance practices and prepare services for future challenges.
- Act as Deputy Monitoring Officer in accordance with S.5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
- Partner with the Chief Solicitor at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to ensure cohesive leadership across the Bi-Borough Legal service.
Working Arrangements:
- This is a politically restricted post.
- We welcome part-time applicants, with a minimum requirement of three days per week.
- The role is hybrid, with an office presence required for formal and evening meetings.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with operational management.
- Capacity to foster an open, trusting culture, lead change, and inspire high performance.
- Strong discretion and initiative in handling complex issues.
- Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.
- Political sensitivity and a belief in local democracy and accountability.
- Experience in a similar senior leadership role, including serving as Monitoring Officer.
Experience preferred:
- Post qualifying experience of working as a Director within the UK.
The Team:
- Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.
Minimum Requirements:
- Managerial experience
- Eligibility to work in the UK
Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:
- Your own personal consultant
- Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
- DBS and Compliance Service
- Quick and Easy Registration Process
- Access to CPD
- Guaranteed weekly payment
To discuss this Director position, or any similar vacancies we have available in London, please contact Ollie Barrett or email your updated CV today.
