£80,272 - £88,194 per annum

The Head of Legal & Deputy Monitoring Officer will lead the legal services team at East Hampshire District Council, providing strategic legal advice and direction to support the local authority’s objectives. This role will manage all legal aspects of governance, compliance, and policy, ensuring that the Council adheres to legal standards, regulations, and good practice. The postholder will act as the Council’s Deputy Monitoring Officer and aid and assist the Monitoring Officer in the discharge of that their responsibilities.

Devolution continues to be central to the UK’s current governance reforms transferring powers from central government to local and regional bodies, enabling them to shape policies on transport, housing, and economic development.

The Hampshire decision on Local Government Reorganisation has been withdrawn and the key priority for East Hampshire District Council is to deliver an ambitious transformation programme that delivers real change for residents and businesses. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our senior leadership team at this crucial time of change across the local government landscape. In time for our reschedule all out election in 2027.

We are looking for a seasoned professional who is solution focused and can work with gain the trust of and support new and returning members.

In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and more.

You can find out more about the council, our values and the full range of benefits and support we offer our staff at our website.

For an informal discussion, please contact David Brown, david.brown@easthants.gov.uk

East Hampshire District Council is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – we are proud of being a Disability Confident Committed employer and appoint on merit.

The council is an inclusive employer and appoint on merit. We are a Disability Confident Employer and have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff members to share this commitment.

Closing date: 22 November 2026
Interviews likely: W/c 30 November 2026

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