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Chief Officer for Legal and Governance
West Midlands

RQ1787576

Posted: 30th September 2026 15:50
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  • Pay Rate:

    £645 Per Day

  • Hours per Week:

    37

  • 6 months

  • West Midlands
What's involved with this role:

Chief Officer - Governance/Legal
Location: Rugby (2–3 days on site)
Ref: 8078
Rate: £681.58 PAYE (flexible holiday pay options)
Contract: 6 months
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Hybrid Working: Hybrid – 2–3 days per week on site

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced senior legal and governance leader to take on a pivotal interim role overseeing core corporate governance, democratic services, elections, legal services and equality functions. As the organisation’s Monitoring Officer, you will provide authoritative advice on complex legal and constitutional matters, ensure robust governance arrangements, and lead high-performing teams delivering critical statutory and corporate responsibilities.

This is a strategic leadership role requiring exceptional judgement, political awareness, and the ability to drive transformation, strengthen ethical governance, and embed a culture aligned to modern public service values.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert legal, constitutional and governance advice to senior officers and elected members on highly complex and sensitive matters.
  • Lead and oversee democratic services, including elections, scrutiny processes, committee governance and member development.
  • Act as Monitoring Officer, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, codes of conduct and ethical governance standards.
  • Drive and embed a corporate governance operating model, ensuring effective oversight and continuous improvement across all service areas.
  • Provide leadership to Legal Services, Democratic Services, Elections, Business Support, and Equality & Diversity teams, ensuring high-quality, value-for-money services.
  • Lead the organisation’s approach to Equality & Diversity, ensuring compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty and embedding best practice.
  • Represent the organisation in legal proceedings, tribunals and inquiries, and oversee the drafting and approval of key legal documentation.
  • Contribute to corporate strategy, transformation planning, and cross-cutting initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities.

You Will Need (Essential Requirements)

  • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a current practising certificate.
  • Significant senior leadership experience across legal, governance, democratic or related services.
  • Proven ability to lead complex services, manage change and improve customer experience.
  • Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to drive long-term organisational vision and transformation.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, including working effectively in political environments.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience operating as Monitoring Officer or Deputy Monitoring Officer.
  • Knowledge of local government challenges within similar service areas.
  • Experience supporting elected members and working within political environments.
  • Track record of delivering transformation and modernising governance arrangements.
  • Commercial acumen and experience implementing new service delivery models.

How to Apply

If you meet the essential criteria, please send your CV, rate expectation (in line with the above) and confirmation of Right to Represent to: [email protected]



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