Head of Legal and Deputy Monitoring Officer

Salary

From £83,370-£101,411

Location

Hybrid with regular travel to Huntingdon

Published

2 days ago

Closing

in 13 days

This is a Full Time vacancy

The Vacancy

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and confident legal professional to join the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority as our Head of Legal and Deputy Monitoring Officer.

This is a senior role providing high-quality legal and governance advice across the organisation. You will support the Monitoring Officer and provide expert advice to the Mayor, Combined Authority Board, committees, senior leaders and officers, helping ensure our decisions and activities are lawful, transparent and robust.

You will also lead and develop our Legal Team and provide legal support across major programmes including transport, housing, regeneration, skills, net zero and economic growth.

What you'll be doing

You will:

• Act as Deputy Monitoring Officer when required.
• Provide strategic legal and governance advice on complex and sensitive matters.
• Support compliance with the Constitution and relevant statutory requirements.
• Lead, manage and develop the Legal Team.
• Identify and manage legal risks across major projects, contracts and partnerships.
• Support effective, transparent and lawful decision-making across the organisation.

About you

You will be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or CILEX Lawyer, with a current practising certificate for England and Wales.

You will bring significant senior-level legal experience, together with:

• Strong knowledge of public and local government law.
• Experience of Monitoring Officer functions or working closely with them.
• Experience of leading and developing legal professionals.
• Confidence advising senior leaders and elected Members.
• Excellent judgement, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• The ability to provide clear, practical advice on complex or politically sensitive issues.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups that are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require an adjustment to help you apply or participate in the selection process, please let our recruitment team know.

How to apply

Please submit your application by Monday 23 November 2026.

Your application should demonstrate how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Right to work: Applicants must have the appropriate right to work in the UK for this role and will be required to provide evidence of this as part of the recruitment process.

The Company

Local government—but not as you know it!

We’re the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA), a bold and forward-thinking organisation created in 2017 through a landmark devolution deal with Government. That deal handed us the power and the funding to make decisions locally, for the people who live and work here.

We’re a partnership of seven councils working together with businesses, educators, health services, emergency responders and community groups to drive growth and improve lives across our region. Led by a directly elected Mayor and a Board of local leaders, we’re united by a clear mission - to get Cambridgeshire and Peterborough moving.

At the Combined Authority, we do things the CIVIL way—Collaboration, Integrity, Vision, Innovation, Leadership. We’re passionate about our people and proud of our culture. If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impact, grow your skills, and be part of something meaningful, you’ve come to the right place.

Explore our vacancies and start your journey with us today.