Interim Head of Legal Services - London local authority
Contract:
6 months with view to extend Rate:
Negotiable Responsibilities: Contribute to shaping the organisation to deliver modern, agile, inclusive services and outcomes for the residents and communities. Create a safe and inclusive working environment that provides staff within their function with the confidence to continue to deliver services during the transition and transformation of the council. Foster and cultivate long term constructive relationships with a range of stakeholders at both a local and national level, to position the Council at the centre of relevant networks. Work with Departments to put proper governance/transparency at the heart of service design and decision making, removing barriers, and enabling staff to be imaginative and innovative. Regularly conduct budget monitoring, ensuring Hillingdon has a more sustainable financial model, where we are able to improve service delivery while maintaining or reducing costs. Identify trends and developments in Legal Services, anticipating future issues, promoting innovative and creative new approaches to positively challenge current thinking and deliver an outstanding experience for all. Personal requirements: Practising Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow (or equivalent) of the Institute of Legal Executives qualified to practice. Post graduate management qualification or evidence of senior management development with evidence of continuing relevant professional and personal development. Communicates clearly and concisely, across all media, adapting your style to meet the needs of the audience. Demonstrates good problem-solving and decision-making. Takes evidence-based and risk management approach and evaluates implications and consequences in reaching a solution.
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6 months with view to extend Rate:
Negotiable Responsibilities: Contribute to shaping the organisation to deliver modern, agile, inclusive services and outcomes for the residents and communities. Create a safe and inclusive working environment that provides staff within their function with the confidence to continue to deliver services during the transition and transformation of the council. Foster and cultivate long term constructive relationships with a range of stakeholders at both a local and national level, to position the Council at the centre of relevant networks. Work with Departments to put proper governance/transparency at the heart of service design and decision making, removing barriers, and enabling staff to be imaginative and innovative. Regularly conduct budget monitoring, ensuring Hillingdon has a more sustainable financial model, where we are able to improve service delivery while maintaining or reducing costs. Identify trends and developments in Legal Services, anticipating future issues, promoting innovative and creative new approaches to positively challenge current thinking and deliver an outstanding experience for all. Personal requirements: Practising Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow (or equivalent) of the Institute of Legal Executives qualified to practice. Post graduate management qualification or evidence of senior management development with evidence of continuing relevant professional and personal development. Communicates clearly and concisely, across all media, adapting your style to meet the needs of the audience. Demonstrates good problem-solving and decision-making. Takes evidence-based and risk management approach and evaluates implications and consequences in reaching a solution.
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