Head of Governance & Legal Services/Monitoring Officer – South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

Head of Governance & Legal Services/Monitoring Officer

Location: Eyre Street, Sheffield (with some agile working)
Salary: £82,942 per annum

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority are seeking to appoint an ambitious, innovative and forward-thinking individual, with a proven track record at senior strategic level, to the new position of Head of Governance & Legal Services/Monitoring Officer.

We are well regarded by the communities we serve and the partner agencies with which we do business and the Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to delivering its aspiration of “Making South Yorkshire safer and stronger”.

We offer a unique opportunity for a high calibre individual with drive, demonstrable strategic governance and legal skills and significant political awareness. This will require an open, transparent and inclusive style and the ability to develop positive relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be a confident and respected leader, strategic legal and governance advisor and be proactive in meeting the challenges of the fire reform agenda. You must be a qualified solicitor and hold a current practicing certificate or an experienced legal professional and hold the CILEX Professional Diploma in Legal Practice. You will have a good understanding of public sector statutory/regulatory frameworks and of democratic processes and the role of elected members.

You will role-model our behaviours of honesty, integrity and respect in all that you do. You will provide drive to deliver continuous improvement to ensure that the level of service to the communities we serve remains effective, efficient and provides robust governance and assurance.

An open and engaging style of leadership, significant experience of providing professional strategic direction, and a commitment to all aspects of diversity and inclusion, will be essential in building effective relationships with all stakeholders.

For a confidential conversation regarding this position contact Angela Twigg, Executive Assistant, on 07341046522 to arrange to speak to the Chief Fire Officer or Deputy Chief Fire Officer.

Information regarding the Service and the Authority can be found at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/

Application packs are available to download via our website http://www.syfire.gov.uk/ and should be returned electronically to recruitment@syfire.gov.uk.