At East Devon District Council, our guiding principles and values shape everything we do. From promoting equality and inclusivity to consulting and engaging with our communities, we are committed to delivering high-quality, accessible services that are open, clear and transparent every time. Our success is built on our One Council team approach, and we are now looking for an Assistant Director – Legal & Governance (Deputy Monitoring Officer) to bring their legal expertise and leadership to the forefront during a period of exciting transformation across the sector.
About the role
This is a rare opportunity to make a significant, strategic impact within a high-performing Council. As Assistant Director – Legal & Governance, you will lead and support a dedicated team, ensuring excellence in service delivery while investing in the professional growth of colleagues. You will play a pivotal role in translating our ambitious Council Plans into action, embedding strong governance arrangements that enable better outcomes for our residents and communities.
Our strong and constructive relationships with Elected Members are something we value deeply. As our Deputy Monitoring Officer, you will work closely with the Monitoring Officer to manage Code of Conduct complaints, using your political awareness and sound judgement to navigate complex situations with confidence. You will also take a central role in reviewing and shaping our Council’s Constitution, applying your expertise to ensure it reflects our ambitions and priorities.
About you
We are seeking a talented, legally qualified individual who is ready to broaden their portfolio and embrace a leadership role of real influence. You will combine political acumen with strong technical legal skills, providing expert advice across the Council and helping to drive good governance at every level.
This role is ideal for ambitious aspirant Monitoring Officers of the future, offering close collaboration and mentorship with the current postholder. It also provides an excellent platform to apply and grow your leadership skills while steering the strategic direction of a key service in a forward-thinking authority.
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 26th October
To apply:
To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (three sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (three sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only. If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact
Ella.Vanderhook@tile-hill.co.uk.
Applications should include:
- Full contact details;
- Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees);
- Details of your current salary and notice period
- Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview.
At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We champion and support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to and motivated to get the very best out of each recruitment process and that processes are designed to meet the needs of individuals. If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, then please email inclusion@tile-hill.co.uk.
