Monitoring Officer

2025-06-29 | South Cambridgeshire District Council | Cambourne | ENG | United Kingdom

Perks & Benefits:

Location:
Cambourne
Currency:
GBP
Salary:
£75,461 - £88,042 a year
SalaryType:
YEARLY
Job Type:
Full-time

Monitoring Officer

Job description
Permanent | 4-day working week | Hybrid: Cambourne & home
We're seeking a dynamic Monitoring Officer. As one of the fastest-growth districts in the country, with a strong track record of innovation and financial stability, you will join our leadership team at an exciting time. A pivotal role working directly to the Chief Executive and supporting members from both parties.

We're looking for someone who shares our values - ambitious, compassionate, collaborative, and accountable, - to help shape governance and legal frameworks that serve our communities.

The Role

  • Monitoring Officer for SCDC - lead on governance, ethics, and constitutional matters
  • Expert advisor - RIPA, Data Protection, FOI, and regulatory affairs
  • Legal Shared service - work alongside our talented shared legal team
  • Strategic leadership - operate at a strategic level to advise colleagues and members on complex legal matters

What You Bring

  • Qualified Solicitor/Barrister with local government experience
  • Specialist expertise in regulatory, governance, and constitutional law
  • Leadership skills - proven ability to manage complex legal work
  • Political acumen - work effectively with Members and colleagues
  • Commercial insight with excellent communication and negotiation skills

Why Choose Us?

Four-day working week - genuine work-life balance
Supportive team - a truly collaborative leadership team, where everyone is valued
Hybrid working - flexibility between office and home
Strategic impact - shape governance for our communities
Professional development - continuous learning opportunities
This is a politically restricted post under Local Government and Housing Act 1989
Interested? For an informal discussion, contact Liz Watts (Chief Executive) on 07594 510959

Closing date: 9am 16 July 2025
Interview dates: 25 July and 30 July 2025

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