About the role

As our CEO recently remarked, Cornwall is ‘a big, confident place-leading authority.’ That applies just as much to our organisation as our geography, and we’re looking for a new senior executive with the experience and insight to match.

This role leads a team of around 120 to deliver legal and democratic services, internal audit and elections. You’ll also be the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer and part of the Corporate Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO and colleagues to promote high standards in public life and ensure effective governance. As we embark on our second period of devolution, you’ll provide expertise on emerging models which enable us to maximise the benefits and safeguards of this opportunity.

Good governance also underpins our ambition to improve community engagement in civic life, and you’ll be passionate about the role of local government in fostering thriving democracy. Our stewardship role is also vital, so you’ll be accountable for ensuring we have robust assurance and risk management arrangements in place, and that they respond dynamically to the Council’s business-planning and decision-making processes.

Candidates must be legally qualified and show that they have extensive professional experience at a senior level in large, complex organisations. Variety is one of the key characteristics of this job, and you will need to demonstrate adaptability, resilience and a lively curiosity about new opportunities and challenges.

Please note, this role will require a DBS Basic level check.

For more information:

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Indicative timetable

Closing date:  Sunday 22 September 2024
Preliminary interviews:  Wednesday 2 or Monday 7 October 2024
Final Interviews:  Monday 28 October 2024

Details of the Panel Members and arrangements for interviews will be provided to selected candidates.

To arrange a confidential discussion about the role please contact our retained consultants at Faerfield:

Martin Tucker
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Email: mtucker@faerfield.co.uk

Rob Naylor
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Email: rnaylor@faerfield.co.uk

To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than four sides of A4 each).

With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.

Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.