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Experienced Monitoring Officer- Must have experience- Unitary experience as have Children's Services within remit- No District only experience- Qualified Solicitor- Will be responsible for Legal, Democratic Services and Information Governance - Would consider part-time or full-time- Attendance at Council meetings (Corby Cube)Key Accountabilities- Responsible for the leadership, performance and development of the Council's legal, democratic and information governance services, including the in-house legal team, contract management of Pathfinder Ltd, requests for information, data protection and democratic services.- Lead, develop and implement relevant strategies and policies for the council to deliver excellent governance and the Council's Corporate Plans.- Be a key member of the Governance and HR Directorate Management Team; with responsibility for leading and driving forward the governance agenda for the Council.- Advising the Corporate Leadership Team and senior managers on legal and governance solutions that support the achievement of the Council's priorities, mitigate risks and maintain good governance.- To play a key role in cross cutting, organisation-wide innovative work streams and organisational design pieces, drawing on technical expertise and professional judgement to inform and shape these.- Accountable for the management of budgets and delivery of the MTFP within the area of responsibility including the effective use of Council resources. This includes a staffing budget of approximately £1.4 million (with direct impact on the overarching Council payroll budget) and a Pathfinder spend of approximately £1.5 million.- Ensuring leadership of dynamic, highly effective services which meet the changing needs and expectations of councillors, managers and directors and are modelled as centres of excellence.- Promote cross-organisational team working, and across boundaries with other agencies and partners, to improve services and solve problems in a coherent and integrated manner.- Role model a value for money culture across the organisation which continually improves the overall use of resources by the Council and its partners. Developing a culture and approach which optimises the use of resources and drives a cost reduction ethic throughout the organisation.- Accountable for any other corporate duties as reasonably required, including but not limited to: briefing members, attending committee meetings and compliance with all statutory requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr