The Roles

Salary : £80,282- £89,584 per annum

Nottinghamshire County Council is the 10th largest local authority in England with over 800,000 residents. We are a dynamic and ambitious council working with our partners across the region to deliver our priorities and improve outcomes for local residents and their communities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and ambitious individual to lead our legal, democratic and Information Governance services as well as act as a Deputy Monitoring Officer.  

This role demands exceptional leadership and the ability to handle high-pressure situations, advising on and making critical decisions that safeguard the council's interests. This is a fantastic opportunity as you will play a pivotal role in shaping our legal and governance frameworks, ensuring robust legal and governance processes, and work collaboratively with senior leaders across the organisation and our partners to achieve our shared vision.

If you're an experienced and passionate legal professional seeking a rewarding career that makes a meaningful impact, we would very much like to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss this post in more detail, please contact Marjorie Toward – Service Director – Customers, Governance and Employees at marjorie.toward@nottscc.gov.uk

Closing Date: 15th December 2024

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Salary : £70,075 - £78,480 per annum

Do you have acumen to successfully operate in a politically dynamic, highly complex and cross cutting environment? If you have, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead our ICT service which is fit for purpose to support Council to deliver services to its customers, suppliers, partners and citizens.

Our ICT services currently support Circa 7,000 office-based workers in multiple sites, with more than 600 systems and applications. A significant proportion of our users are assisted to work flexibly from their home, in transit or, with our residents. The demand for our ICT support is increasing and, as public services become more joined up around the needs of users.

You will provide strategic lead to develop an ICT service which increases organisational confidence in the use of technology and have a focus on developing the competencies, systems and infrastructure to respond effectively to the digital era. You will be responsible for the Council’s ICT functions which include architecture and infrastructure, innovation and design, governance and compliance, development and operation and customer support and enablement.

You will play a critical role in setting the technical direction for the organisation, driving operational and strategic digital transformation including AI, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You will lead a diverse team, work collaboratively with key stakeholders, and ensure our digital systems are resilient, forward-thinking, and compliant with industry standards.

In addition to your salary you will receive a Market Factor Supplement £11,104 per annum.

For further details about the role and for an initial discussion, please contact Nigel Stevenson, Service Director at nigel.stevenson@nottscc.gov.uk or telephone 0115 977 3033.

Closing Date: 22nd December 2024

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