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Service Director

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
08/11/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 25/01/2019 11:59
Salary:
£79,321 - £96,944
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Executive / Managerial
Vacancy ID:
181200
Employment Location:
Civic Centre
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
25 Jan
Further Information
Gateshead is a vibrant and dynamic borough in the heart of the North East, supported by an ambitious Council which is determined to deliver excellent services to those that visit, live and work here.

It's a place that people readily migrate to, with an unmatched quality of life drawing in individuals from across the UK and beyond to enjoy a lower cost of living, shorter commute times and the very best of coast, countryside and urban living.

We are looking to appoint a Service Director within our Corporate Services and Governance Group to contribute to the strategic direction of the Council.
To achieve this, you must be a qualified lawyer with an in-depth knowledge of the local government statutory framework, a broad range of experience in local government legal practice and an understanding of the issues facing the sector.
As Deputy Returning Officer you will be responsible for managing elections and the electoral registration service on behalf of the Returning Officer (the Chief Executive), ensuring an effective and efficient service is provided, in addition to being responsible for the Council's compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Data Protection Act and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act. You will also be the Council's statutory scrutiny officer.

As a natural leader, you will inspire the team to achieve great results and have the resilience and risk management awareness to get the job done. Your approach and style will be forward looking, innovative and responsive. With an excellent track record of building relationships and providing strategic legal insight and advice, you will be confident in working across the Council with our Councillors and external stakeholders and clients. Effective communication and analytical skills are therefore essential.

The post of Service Director, Legal and Democratic Services reports to the Strategic Director, Corporate Services & Governance, who is also the Solicitor to the Council and Monitoring Officer.

To apply for this position please visit Gateshead Council's job shop at www.gateshead.gov.uk

This is a re-advertisement therefore previous applicants do not have to re-apply.

Closing date 12 noon 25th January 2019


For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mike Barker, Strategic Director Corporate Services & Governance on 0191 4332102 or by email at mikebarker@gateshead.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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