Salary: Competitive

Contract: Permanent

Cumbria has such a lot to offer. We're proud of our heritage, but we're excited about our future. It's a really exciting time, as we're now creating two brand-new unitary councils and we are looking for the key people to help to develop and grow a brand new local authority. By joining us at this critical time you'll be pivotal in shaping the future of the service and the entire organisation

We are looking for an inspirational and committed candidate to fill the positions of Chief Legal Officer and Monitoring Officer. As a key member of our new leadership team, you fulfil the statutory role of Monitoring Officer, as well as provide effective leadership and collaboration with the wider organisation to drive the council's key objectives, priorities, and vision.  

You will be an innovative and motivated leader, with a track record in delivering excellent services that provide better outcomes for our communities and responding to change and adapting to customer needs in the future. The successful applicant will lead a broad range of functions that includes working with and advising the Council, Executive, and Members of the Council on all aspects of the service. You will support the Chief Executive with delivering the desired culture and vision of the organisation, embedding this throughout the wider teams. 

An outstanding communicator, with a positive attitude and engaging approach. You will strive for real change and improvement, undertaking transformation and change that will ensure services are better and more cost-effective in the future. We are looking for someone with the right qualities, experience, and energy to drive forward positive change for the area, making a real difference to people's lives. 

It will take a very experienced individual to join our leadership team and help us deliver against our ambitions, as such we are seeking candidates with experience of working in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders. They will be expected to bring commitment, positive energy, and a clear vision. You will be at the forefront of new trends, legislation, best practice and use this to identify opportunities, develop innovative solutions, and challenge the status quo. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person, so if you are talented, motivated, and committed to improving our amazing area, then we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Chief Executive Designate Andrew Seekings on 07715 010 974

For a confidential discussion about this exciting role, please contact our consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690 463 or Priyesh Bhadressa on 07548 108 176

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.cumbria.gov.uk/leadership/cumberland.asp

Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 1^st September 2022

Shortlisting: week commencing 5^th September 2022

Technical interviews: week commencing 5^th September 2022

Final interviews: 15^th or 16^th September 2022