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We are looking for an exceptional individual to be our Director of Law, Governance & Compliance and Monitoring Officer. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the senior leadership team for one of the largest, first of its kind combined authorities in the country.

EMCCA is on an exciting journey which requires someone for this role who can match our aspirations - we need this individual to be more innovative, ambitious and driven to make this more than your standard Monitoring Officer role.

The role will lead Governance, Legal and Information Governance at EMCCA, with the postholder reporting directly to the Chief Executive and working closely with the Mayor and other senior officers to provide advice, guidance and direction and deliver effective governance arrangements and compliance with legislation.

You will be driving good governance and compliance in a new organisation, helping to build our legal services team responsible for multiple areas of decision-making and supporting fascinating and ambitious programmes and projects.

The right candidate will have excellent communication skills, leadership experience and sound judgement to work successfully with colleagues and partners to ensure good governance and robust decision making.

You will have the appropriate legal qualifications and Combined Authority and Local Government knowledge with experience of systems leadership.

For more information please contact Luke Judd 07435 270 659 or Tim Farr 07756 293292

Closing date: 21st April 2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.