Director of Legal and Democratic Services

Royal Borough of Greenwich
Circa £150,000

Greenwich is a borough synonymous with first class modern services. In Royal Greenwich, our vibrant, diverse communities span Greenwich town centre in the west, to Thamesmead in the east, from the Greenwich Peninsula in the north to Eltham in the south.

THE ROLE

Greenwich’s new Director of Legal and Democratic Services will hold a fast-paced role touching every part of the council. As statutory Monitoring Officer, you will advise officers and elected members on a wide range of issues and will play a critical role enabling the delivery of new homes and major regeneration programmes.

Timeline

Closing date: Friday 14th March 2025

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Director of Legal and Democratic Services

Royal Borough of Greenwich
Circa £150,000

THE ROLE

Timeline

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Equal Opportunities & Diversity Monitoring Form

Gender

Age

Disability

Do you consider yourself to be a disabled person?

Ethnic Origin

Sexual Orientation

Religion or belief

Caring Responsibilities: Do you have caring responsibilities?

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Marital / Civil Partnership Status

Starfish is committed to progressing first-time non-executives. If you are applying for a non-executive / trustee appointment, will this be your first appointment of this nature?

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Director of Legal and Democratic Services

Royal Borough of Greenwich Circa £150,000

THE ROLE

Timeline

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