Service Manager and Monitoring Officer

Rushcliffe Borough Council have an exciting opportunity for a Service Manager and Monitoring Officer to join their team.

Location: NG2 7YG

Salary: Up to £74,220 per annum

Job Type: Permanent/ 37 hours per week

Close Date: 28th of April 2024

About Us:

Rushcliffe Borough Council is a modern forward-thinking authority providing high quality services to over 120,000 people across South Nottinghamshire.

Rushcliffe’s strapline ‘Great Place, Great Lifestyle, Great Sport’ highlights why it is has been named the best place to live in the region with many residents reiterating their belief it is a can do council, backed up by industry commercial and entrepreneurial awards.

Service Manager and Monitoring Officer – The Role:

The Service Manager and Monitoring Officer role is ideal for individuals seeking to challenge themselves and advance in their legal career. This position offers opportunities for professional development, collaborative work, and leadership on corporate projects aimed at enhancing services in demanding and intricate circumstances.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the post holder will provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the wider Chief Executive department, which includes Legal, HR, Elections, and Business Support Unit. Additionally, they will maintain direct leadership of the legal team.

The role involves assisting the Chief Executive in providing leadership, guidance, and direction to the service area. This encompasses effective operational management, continuous improvement of services, and offering professional guidance to the council on service functions within the Chief Executive’s department. The incumbent is also responsible for promoting corporate working and the authority's corporate goals both internally and externally.

Service Manager and Monitoring Officer – Key Responsibilities:

- Line management of Lead Specialists/team leaders within the Service Area and of staff in the Legal Services lead specialism

- Indirect management of staff in the Service Area

- To provide leadership to staff within the Chief Executive’s department; co-ordinating and leading people to ensure the delivery of effective performance within allocated budget

- To ensure that appropriate arrangements and plans are in place to meet corporate requirements and provide appropriate professional advice to Lead Specialists/Team Leaders

- To lead and support operational activities related to proactive, reactive and project-based work

- Ensure the production and delivery of service area work and project plans, ensuring that they are in line with service plan priorities and objectives

- To ensure the proper management of the Council’s financial resources

Service Manager and Monitoring Officer – You:

Will be an accomplished and capable legal professional – with an excellent appreciation of the local government legal context. Will work well across the legal disciplines and the political structures. Understand policy implications and be able to translate these into positive outcomes. A good communicator and influencer, with the fortitude and resilience to take people with them; you will have a strong track record of change, engagement and service achievement.

Service Manager and Monitoring Officer – Benefits:

- Varied working hours and remote-working opportunities, with an average 2 days per week in the office

- Reduced membership fees of the onsite leisure centre

- Modern purpose built office complex with free car parking

- An opportunity to further your career with a high performing forward looking Authority with - Training to support CPD and personal development

- Local Government pension scheme

- Relocation package available for the right candidate

Application Process:

Closing date for applications: Midnight – Sunday 28 April 2024

Interviews will be held Monday 13th May - Tuesday 14th May 2024

To submit your application for this exciting Service Manager and Monitoring Officer opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.