Vacancy: Director of Governance and Corporate Services
Forest of Dean District Council is passionate about creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our communities. Our priorities are centred on fostering resilient and inclusive communities that are motivated and competent to adapt to the challenges posed by the climate and nature emergencies. We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, with a view to protecting and enhancing our superb natural environment and to be carbon neutral by 2030. Additionally, we strive to foster economic prosperity, while ensuring environmental sustainability and social wellbeing, through the promotion of a circular economy and natural capital preservation.
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As Director of Governance and Corporate Services, you’ll be a pivotal part of the Corporate Leadership Team, working closely with the Chief Executive, the Director of Finance and Resource (Section 151), the Director of Communities and Place, and elected members and our partners to deliver our priorities.
This role includes responsibility to discharge the statutory duties as the Council’s Monitoring Officer, but it’s much more than that. Yes, you’ll use your aptitude and experience to ensure we deliver in accordance with the law and principles of good governance, but this role provides an opportunity to really shape and influence how council governance operates, bringing your ideas and creativity to the table, and implementing best practice.
The role will therefore suit people with either a public or private sector background, looking for more than a ‘traditional’ local authority Monitoring Officer position. You’ll be able to operate successfully at a strategic level, whilst being able to keep an eye on the detail.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking Council that’s always ready to embrace new ideas. So, if you’ve got what it takes, we would love to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to join our senior team, to lead, influence and shape decisions in the Forest of Dean District that really make a difference
Further insight
Forest of Dean District Council Plan 2024 to 2028