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Strategic Governance Leader

1 week ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Jr United Kingdom Full time

About Us

At West Sussex County Council, we're committed to delivering positive change for our communities. As a forward-thinking organisation, we're seeking an exceptional leader to join our team.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a Director of Law, Assurance and Insight to take on a pivotal leadership role, ensuring the Council operates lawfully, effectively, and strategically while championing high performance across the organisation.

Your Responsibilities

  • Develop strategy and policy in collaboration with Cabinet and Senior Management, ensuring alignment with the Council's priorities.
  • Oversee the development of constitutional frameworks and deliver assurance across all operations.
  • Provide strategic legal advice and lead corporate and democratic services.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an exceptional leader with:

  • A proven track record of delivering and leading complex services, including legal and strategic functions.
  • Extensive senior leadership experience driving transformation, fostering cultural change, and ensuring high-quality governance.
  • Strategic planning skills to translate political priorities into actionable strategies and operational plans.
  • Expertise in law, governance, or strategy, with a deep understanding of public sector challenges and opportunities.

Benefits

In addition to playing a key role in shaping the future of our communities, you'll benefit from:

  • An excellent local government pension scheme.
  • Generous holiday entitlement of 31 days (plus opportunity to buy additional leave).
  • A range of flexible working options, depending on your job role.
  • Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave.
  • Volunteering opportunities.
  • Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
  • A range of discounts giving our staff access to hundreds of offers.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders.