Linda Jones, Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer
Westmorland and Furness Council was formed on 1st April 2023, with an ambition for sustainable and inclusive growth and a commitment to making Westmorland and Furness a great place to live, work and thrive.
This is an exciting position within our Council. Reporting to the Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer, you will deputise in relation to legal and governance advice and represent them at key Council meetings. You will play an important part in helping to embed and shape the Governance requirements of the Council while providing legal advice to the Directorates. This role is key to ensuring that the Council is fit for the future and will enable the organisation to deliver excellent and inclusive services that empower the residents and communities of Westmorland and Furness to flourish.
You will work with and advise the Council, Committees, Officers and elected Members, offering leadership, direction and insight to shape, develop and prioritise work programmes to help ensure the Council is legally compliant, high performing, efficient and fair.
Providing legal, governance and democratic leadership and expertise, you will help to ensure Council-wide governance arrangements are in place, translating the Council Plan and operating model into service plans and programmes of work, making the best use of the resources available.
This is a great opportunity for the right individual and if you have the experience, motivation, and passion for shaping the Council’s governance needs, we encourage you to apply.
Westmorland and Furness Council is a modern and supportive employer, and we have both the technology and the commitment to allow our employees to work flexibly and efficiently.
If you would like an informal conversation about this exciting new role, please contact our advising consultants at Penna: Andrew Barton at andrew.barton@penna.com / 07922 386 432.
For more information about the role, please view the below attachments.
We are a caring council. We are dedicated to supporting your health and wellbeing while you are working for us. We have a variety of fantastic benefits that ensure you can achieve a healthy work-life balance.
If you want to find out more about our benefits and working for Westmorland and Furness, please visit the link below.
Thank you for your interest in joining Westmorland and Furness Council. We are committed to building a diverse and skilled workforce that reflects the character of our community.
We believe in treating all applicants fairly and without bias. Our recruitment process is designed to be open, inclusive, and supportive, ensuring that you feel valued and able to demonstrate your strengths. We aim to make the process as transparent and equitable as possible for everyone.
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and workers to share this commitment.
To register your details and to apply, please visit: Deputy Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer
If you would like an informal conversation about this exciting opportunity, please contact our advising consultants at Penna: Andrew Barton at andrew.barton@penna.com / 07922 386 432
Closing date for applications: Sunday 23rd March 2025
Technical interviews: Tuesday 1st April 2025
Final interviews: Wednesday 16th April 2025
By area, Westmorland and Furness is the third largest unitary local authority area in England and the most sparsely populated. It is home to some of the country’s most stunning landscapes and its most hi-tech businesses. On our coast is Barrow-in-Furness, a busy shipbuilding town and port with cutting edge sub-sea technology industries, while inland South Lakeland and Eden have a rural, land-based economy with a strong visitor and cultural economy.
To see more of Westmorland and Furness, the beautiful area we serve, take a look at this video.