Monitoring Officer
Cheshire East Council
£85,883 to £115,826
Cheshire East is a big borough with huge potential. Home to 400,000 people – it’s a place with fantastic assets, great connectivity and serious economic clout. With a new Leader and Deputy Leader, and a new Chief Executive in place, the council is embarking on a major reset to ensure our financial sustainability and protect essential services – creating a council that is fit for the future and that can continue to deliver our ambitions for the borough.
This includes recruiting a new team of outstanding senior officers who will play a fundamental role in our transformation journey and make a huge impact across the council and the borough. We know we have a challenging journey ahead of us – but the building blocks are in place and we are determined to emerge as a stronger and more innovative council, with the right people and the right structure in place. Ultimately, this is about our communities and residents. The prize ahead is our ability to offer them the excellent services and support they deserve and fully release the borough’s potential.
THE ROLE
This is a key role for the authority as we establish new ways of working, and it reports directly to the Chief Executive. Our Monitoring Officer will be the Council’s chief governance and compliance adviser, advising the Leader, Chief Executive, Corporate Leadership Team, and Executive and political groups. As MO you will be responsible for the effective operation of the Councillors’ Code of Conduct, and you will also provide operational and strategic leadership to Legal Services, Democratic Services, and Audit and Risk – including Health and Safety, Corporate Insurance, and Information Rights.
Ultimately, you will be responsible for ensuring sound democratic decision making and good and effective governance, and we are seeking an experienced senior officer who understands this agenda and who also has personal credibility and a depth of political understanding. You will also, ideally, have a relevant legal background and qualification. This is an opportunity to be at the heart of our new approach as we develop a strong and resilient council.
INFORMATION
For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Luke Judd on 07435 270659 or luke.judd@starfishsearch.com
ROLE PROFILE Senior Management StructureTimeline
Closing Date: Sunday 5th January 2025
Longlist Meeting: 16th January 2025
Preliminary Interviews: w/c 20th January 2025
Shortlist Meeting: 27th January 2025
Assessment Panel: w/c 3rd February 2025
Final Panel Interview: 12th February 2025
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
- A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
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