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Southwark is a vibrant, diverse London borough with a strong community identity.

Our goal is simple: embed residents’ voices in every decision and build a culture that reflects the needs of Southwark’s people.

This pivotal role reaches across the entire organisation, supporting officers and members in their work to improve the lives of our communities.

As the Council’s Monitoring Officer, you will champion strong governance and integrity, ensuring the highest standards of conduct and legal compliance. 

At Southwark, we are committed to continually strengthening transparency and broadening public involvement in decisionmaking. Our new director will play a lead role shaping and delivering the changes needed to modernise our constitution. As a Deputy Returning Officer, you will also oversee a highly regarded elections team within a respected legal service.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a senior legal professional to take on a visible and influential leadership role in one of London’s most dynamic boroughs.

Closing date: 17 June 2026

Contact Jo Boardman (07834 030501) or Penny Ransley
(07549 233685) for a discussion in confidence.

Company: Southwark Council

Salary: Up to £150,000

Location: Southwark, London (Greater)

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Legal

Job Role: Director