Service Director for Governance Monitoring Officer
Service Director for Governance Monitoring Officer
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Reference
Closing Date
01/05/2025Service Area
Directorate
Chief Executive
Service Area
Governance
Category
Senior Manager Senior Manager All
Job Title
Service Director for Governance (Monitoring Officer)
Grade
Chief Officer 2
Salary Range pro rata for part time roles)
BBCO
Contract Type
Full time permanent
Contract Hours
37
Job Advert
Bedford Borough Council is an existing unitary authority with a directly elected Mayor. In this newly created role you will report directly to our Chief Executive and will be an important member of the golden triangle and the wider leadership team. You will ensure that our governance framework supports the effective and compliant delivery of Council services throughout the Borough and will provide expert advice to Officers and Members. Responsibilities will also include strategic and operational leadership for a range of services which include Legal Democratic Elections and the Mayors office.
Our guiding principle Together we make a difference emphasises our network of great people united by a common purpose to build a better Bedford Borough.
We are looking for someone who is politically adept with strong Monitoring Officer experience in an upper tier authority. You will have a successful track record in both strategic and operational roles driving service improvement and innovation. Excellent communication skills are vital and your ability to lead high performing teams is essential.
Closing date: 1st May 2025
A virtual stakeholder panel interview will take place on 12th or 13th May 2025
Interviews will take place in person at Borough Hall on 20th May 2025
How to apply
When you are ready to apply click on Apply for Vacancy; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below.
Please note:
The Council will not normally reemploy exemployees in receipt of:
a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)
unless the appointment is business critical
For further information please email
Bedford Borough Council is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant Care Leavers Covenant and is a Disability Confident Employer. For more information please visit Vacancy Information N/A Monday to Friday No Yes Yes Bedfordshire Bedford Borough Council Recruitment BedfordAllowance (pro rata for part time roles)
Work Pattern
Is this an enhanced DBS role
Is this a politically restricted role
Is this a customer facing role which requires a fluent English Speaker
Location
Location
Is this a designated car user position
No
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
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