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Deputy Director of Legal Services and Deputy Monitoring Officer

Location: 222 Upper Street, N1 1XR

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 3+ Months

Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £ 330.74 per day

Job Ref: RQ(phone number removed)

The primary purposes of this role are to lead the delivery of Legal Services within the Council, ensuring that the service is effective, fit for purpose, and in line with the Council’s requirements. This position involves proactively leading, managing, planning, and organizing the workflows of the service, becoming a core member of the Law and Governance Management Team, and providing operational and strategic vision, strong leadership, and support as the key management role in the service. Additionally, the role is responsible for ensuring that the service is run in the most cost-effective and efficient way, raising the profile of Islington Council Legal Services internally, regionally, and nationally through collaborative working, professional networking, and innovation in solutions, and acting as the Deputy Monitoring Officer for the Council.

Responsibilities

Lead the delivery of Legal Services, ensuring alignment with Council requirements.

Manage, plan, and organize service workflows effectively.

Provide operational and strategic vision and leadership.

Ensure cost-effective and efficient service operations.

Raise the profile of Legal Services through collaboration and innovation.

Act as the Deputy Monitoring Officer.

Person Specification

Strong leadership and management skills.

Ability to plan and organize effectively.

Strategic vision and operational insight.

Proven ability to collaborate and network professionally.

Experience in legal services within a council or similar environment.

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