Associate Director – Law & Governance

Associate Director – Law & Governance

Salary: £96,064 - £107,932
Location: Dudley, West Midlands – on site
Employer: Dudley Council

Be the change. Lead the future. Improve lives.

Dudley Council is seeking an outstanding individual to join our senior leadership team as the Associate Director for Law & Governance. This high-impact, high-profile role is central to the Council's improvement journey, focusing on upholding the highest standards of governance and championing continuous improvement.

You will drive strategic and operational change, work closely with Directors and Group Directors in managing legal, governance, and information services.

A focus on innovation and a solution focused approach will be fundamental as the Council continues its improvement journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational and tactical leadership across legal services, constitutional governance, data protection, and information governance.
• Support the Monitoring Officer in fulfilling statutory duties, be the deputy Monitoring Officer and uphold the highest standards of lawful and ethical decision-making.
• Lead the management and delivery of accessible, timely legal and governance advice to members and officers.
• Drive transformation through innovative solutions, technology integration, and modernised working practices aligned with the Council’s new operating model.
• Collaborate closely with procurement and commissioning teams to ensure best value and robust governance.
• Manage budgets, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards, and contribute to corporate resilience and business continuity.

If you are a forward-thinking legal and governance professional with a passion for public service and transformation, we want to hear from you.

Why Dudley?

Dudley is a borough on the rise — ambitious, inclusive and committed to change. Join us and play a central role in helping our residents live healthier, more independent lives. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of the Council, working at the forefront of innovation and governance. Be part of a leadership team committed to improving services, efficiency, and customer experience for our community.

Apply now and be part of something that truly makes a difference. For more information please visit:

www.dudleycounciljobs.org.uk

For an informal discussion please contact Aftab Razzaq, Director - Legal, Compliance & Assurance/Council Monitoring Officer via Louise Baugh – Louise.Baugh@dudley.gov.uk

Application Process

Please submit your CV and supporting statement with your application. Your supporting statement should be arial 12 and no more than 4 pages.

Applications close: Sunday 2nd August 2026

The recruitment process will be to undertake technical interviews with longlisted applicants to confirm the shortlist. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment centres and attend final interviews. Please indicate any periods you are unavailable.

Workplace Attendance: Working in the office 3+ days a week (pro-rata) or Onsite full time

So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or acl@dudley.gov.uk who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk

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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

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