Head of Legal Services & Monitoring Officer

Dartford Borough Council is an exciting place to work! We are an authority who punches above our weight in terms of the ambitions we realise.  We have a vision to make Dartford a place of quality and choice, by focusing on community, sustainability, and a prosperous economy. We have delivered a great deal over recent years, becoming a great place to live and to invest, yet there is more that we want to do for our Borough and our people. 

We are looking for key officers within Legal Services to help us to deliver our ambitions during an exciting time of change.

As Head of Legal Services and Monitoring Officer working alongside Members and Directors, you will have a significant part to play in the success of our Borough.

As the Council’s principal legal advisor, you will be critical to the success of our major regeneration schemes and housing ambitions as well assisting the Council during one of the biggest changes in Local Government.  This is your opportunity to use your passion, especially for governance, administrative law and data protection legislation to help shape these schemes and to ensure the best outcomes for Dartford residents.  We’ll not constrain your passion for doing things differently as there’s an appetite in the Council for both innovation and collaboration.  You will make a direct contribution with your own case load, as well as leading both Legal and Democratic Services.

As the Council’s Monitoring Officer; you’ll also be responsible for promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct, dealing with allegations of misconduct by Borough and Town/Parish Councillors. You will also have oversight of the Council’s Constitution, to facilitate its effective operation. We will look to you to embody and champion our values and provide the legal expertise and corporate contribution to help us deliver our vision for our communities.