Director of Governance

Role

Director of Governance

at Luton Council. This is a permanent, full-time role focused on governance, legal services, and democratic engagement, reporting to the Chief Executive as part of the Council’s senior leadership team.The role includes one of the three statutory officer positions as Monitoring Officer, working alongside the Chief Executive and the Section 151 Officer to ensure legality, integrity, and transparency. You will lead the Council’s legal and democratic services, provide strategic direction and expert advice to elected members and senior officers, safeguard the Council’s reputation, ensure compliance with statutory obligations, and promote ethical conduct across the organisation.Salary: £100,874 - £106,919 per year, plus £3,990 Car Benefit. Hours per week: As and when required. Contract type: Permanent. Location: Luton.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.About You

You will be responsible for:Overseeing the Council’s Constitution, advising on standards and conduct, managing investigations into potential maladministration, and ensuring robust governance arrangements.Leading the delivery of fair and compliant elections, supporting civic and ceremonial functions, and acting as a strategic advisor on legal and ethical matters.You will also be involved in driving governance improvements, interpreting complex legal frameworks, guiding constitutional processes, and managing high-performing teams. The ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders will be key to your success.Luton is a borough with bold ambitions. Our vision for 2040 is to create a town where no one lives in poverty and everyone can thrive. As Director of Governance, you will play a central role in realising this vision, driving innovation, performance, and continuous improvement across your portfolio.If you are ready to lead with integrity, inspire change, and make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply for this critical role.About Us

Our ambitious

Luton 2040 Vision

– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents. The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce. Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.Application Process

To apply for this post, do not apply on this site – Please click here. For further information, please click the link to download a candidate briefing pack:

Candidate Briefing Pack .For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact our retained consultants at Penna:Carol Coyle

– 07500 887849 or email: carol.coyle@penna.comAmin Aziz

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