Director of Governance and Community Services

Director of Governance & Community Services (Monitoring Officer) Rother District Council Package: c£110k Rother District Council is looking to the future. With a new Chief Executive in 2023 and a new Deputy Chief Executive who commenced in spring 2024, we have developed a fresh Council Plan and Target Operating Model to deliver our vision for the district. Our new senior leadership structure and People Strategy will ensure we have the capacity and capability required to drive the changes required now and in the future, making the most of significant external investments announced in the past 12 months. We have three new senior roles which could be a fantastic chance for you to progress your career, working with a friendly and committed team in a beautiful part of the country improving outcomes for our residents. If you enjoy the seaside and beautiful countryside, then this is the place for you. All of these key roles are required to build effective and long-lasting relationships both within and outside of the Council, and as such, we expect a commitment to attend the Town Hall in Bexhill on Sea an average of two days a week as part of flexible hybrid working arrangements. Are you an experienced, qualified, legal professional that has undertaken monitoring officer responsibilities and is now seeking an organisational leadership role? This is the chance to shape our approach to governance, empowering colleagues and setting clear standards to help members and officers navigate increasingly complex times. If you are after an opportunity to broaden a legal career and demonstrate potential to move onwards and upwards as a local government leader, this is it. The new role of Director of Governance & Community Services will be a critical member of the Senior Leadership Team, joining the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive (s151) to put the three statutory chief officers at the top of the organisation. You will lead our Environmental Health, Community Safety, Neighbourhoods and Planning Services, as well as Democratic Services and Audit teams, whilst managing our partnership contract for Legal Services. To find out more visit or contact Amin Aziz at Penna on 07709 514 141 or email Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 1st October Technical Interview: Wednesday 9th October Final Interviews (Officer and Member): W/C 21st October