Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Cheif Officer for Legal and Democratic Services to work within Bedford Borough Council.

Job Purpose

• To act as the Council's principal legal adviser and discharge the statutory duties of the Monitoring Officer and to ensure the Council performs its functions in accordance with the law and the principles of good governance.
• To lead and have responsibility for Legal Services, Democratic & Member Services. Electoral and Registration Services and Information Governance.
• To act as the Council's Senior Information Risk Officer and Data Protection Officer
• To be a fully participating member of the Council's Senior Management Team

Candidate Criteria

• Educated to digree level or equivalent and admitted solicitor or Barrister (England and Wales) with a current Practicing Certificate
• Significant experience operatiing at a senior level
• Understanding of the legal and regulatory framework within which the Council operates
• Knowledge of relevant law and corporate governance issues relating to local government
• Knowledge of the Monitoring Officer role in an upper tier authority
• Experience building and running high performing teams beyond direct reports
• A demonstrable commitment to customer service

If you are interested, please apply to this advert. Alternatively please send your CV