Director of Governance & Corporate Services (Monitoring Officer)

Derbyshire Dales District Council is a forward-thinking organisation characterised by ambition, creativity, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. Our guiding principle, "One Team, One Council, One Purpose," emphasises collaboration to create a brighter future for our community.
To support our vision, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Governance and Corporate Services with proven Monitoring Officer expertise. This role is crucial for strengthening our democratic decision-making processes and advancing our ambitious change agenda.
As a key member of the Corporate Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive and the Director of Resources (Section 151). Your responsibilities will include providing strategic and operational leadership across various service areas, including legal, democratic, electoral, communications, customer services, transformation, data protection, and ICT contracts. You will ensure that our governance framework supports the effective and compliant delivery of Council services throughout the district.
In addition, you will take a lead in delivering our transformation program, optimising resource use and modernising customer engagement processes across the Council. We are looking for someone with a successful track record in both strategic and operational roles within complex stakeholder environment, along with strong Monitoring Officer experience. Your ability to provide expert governance advice and lead our Governance and Corporate Services directorate effectively will be essential.

Excellent communication skills are vital, as you will promote the highest standards of practice and conduct throughout the Council. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a high performing council.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.

Derbyshire Dales is one of the most beautiful places to live in the UK, offering stunning towns and countryside, including the Peak District National Park. With easy access to Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham, and Derby, we provide an excellent quality of life within a family-friendly organisation. As an employer, our staff satisfaction levels are consistently high and reflect our corporate commitment to recognising, supporting and rewarding the efforts of our staff.