Locum Head of Service (Corporate Governance)

Locum Head of Service (Corporate Governance) – 12 Months – Hybrid Flexible Working – Bedfordshire– up to £500 per day

Venn Group’s specialist legal team are currently working with a Local Authority in the region who are recruiting for an Interim Head of Legal and Deputy Monitoring Officer to join their department.

The Organisation are ideally seeking someone to take on the position on a full-time basis but candidates possessing the relevant experience who can only offer part time hours may also be considered.

This assignment is offered for a period of 12 Months to cover permanent recruitment. Office presence is an essential requirement for this role and you will be expected to attend the office on a hybrid basis.

The successful candidate will need to be an experienced Legal Lead within the Public Sector, with a good grasp of legal matters and have the ability to manage and direct an in-house team.

Responsibilities may include:

• To attend the Leadership Team meetings, prepare and submit papers for discussion at those meetings and contribute to the operational and strategic management of the team in order to achieve continuous improvements in services

• To manage a team of professional staff, both admitted and non-admitted, to include recruitment, selection, motivation and development, performance appraisal and monitoring caseloads and output

• To attend courts and tribunals undertaking advocacy where required, and also to instruct and manage suppliers of external legal services such as solicitors and barristers

• To represent clients in negotiations and discussions with third parties in matters relevant to the specialist areas

An attractive rate of up to £500 Umbrella per day is offered for this position.

If you are interested in this position and require further information, please contact Tom Hoult or Philippa Stoate on 0121 616 0660, alternatively email midlandslegal@venngroup.com

Locum Head of Service (Corporate Governance) – 12 Months – Hybrid Flexible Working – Bedfordshire– up to £500 per day

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.