Director of Legal & Democratic Services
Woking is facing a financial challenge on a scale which is unprecedented. However, we have been working effectively with Commissioners in developing an Improvement and Recovery Plan (IRP), which will put in place the appropriate systems, processes and skills to ensure the effective management of the Council in the future.
Alongside acting as the Council’s Monitoring Officer and managing the operational work of key teams, this post will lead on delivering the Governance and Assurance workstream of the Council’s IRP. This will ensure that there is effective governance, risk management and scrutiny arrangements in place at the Council and that rounded decisions are taken on the basis of appropriate evidence and analysis.
This role will be integral to the Council’s response to the Government intervention and to ensuring that the authority operates effectively in the future. Woking is in a unique ‘turnaround’ position which – whilst clearly challenging – also provides a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate, motivated by the opportunity to make a real and tangible impact.
To learn more about the role, please view the candidate pack below:
Download the Candidate Pack now
For a confidential discussion about this role please speak to:
Rob Naylor
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Email: rnaylor@faerfield.co.uk
Ben Cox
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Email: bcox@faerfield.co.uk
Indicative Timetable:
Closing date for applications: Midnight 8 September 2024
Preliminary Interviews (via Teams): w/c 16 September 2024
Assessment Centre & Final Interviews: w/c 7 October 2024To apply:
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.
