Job Description

Ackerman Pierce are looking to recruit a Director of Law and Governance within Westminster. The vacancy will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide effective, inclusive leadership that drives the continuous improvement of Westminster's Fairer Westminster plan.
• Collaborate across departments to uphold the highest standards of legal and governance practices and prepare services for future challenges.
• Act as Deputy Monitoring Officer in accordance with S.5 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
• Partner with the Chief Solicitor at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to ensure cohesive leadership across the Bi-Borough Legal service.

Working Arrangements:

• This is a politically restricted post.
• We welcome part-time applicants, with a minimum requirement of three days per week.
• The role is hybrid, with an office presence required for formal and evening meetings.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with operational management.
• Capacity to foster an open, trusting culture, lead change, and inspire high performance.
• Strong discretion and initiative in handling complex issues.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Political sensitivity and a belief in local democracy and accountability.
• Experience in a similar senior leadership role, including serving as Monitoring Officer.

Experience preferred:

• Post qualifying experience of working as a Director within the UK.

The Team:

• Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.

Minimum Requirements:

• Managerial experience
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Director position, or any similar vacancies we have available in London, please contact Ollie Barrett or email your updated CV today.