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Head of Legal and Democratic Services

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Welcome from Chief Operating Officer

In and Around Burnley

Our Vision and Values

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Summary of terms and conditions

Welcome from Lukman Patel, Chief Operating Officer

I’d firstly like to thank you for showing an interest in this post.

Burnley Council is recognized for strong political and managerial leadership, for its committed, loyal and proud employees, for growing the economy, and for finances that are well managed.

Burnley has seen significant economic and housing growth and is in the top 10 in the UK for private sector jobs growth, second in the UK for digital jobs growth and was recently recognized as a ‘property hotspot’. We are keen to build on this momentum and accelerate the delivery of further inclusive growth that benefits all of our citizens.

We are meeting our financial challenges head-on through strong and effective management and have a track record of seeking to work through collaborative public and private partnerships so we can continue to drive economic growth and deliver top-class services to our citizens.

Our organisation is committee to maximising its resources and is firmly dedicated to coaching and developing our employees. We are proud of our Investors in People Gold status and our Health and Wellbeing Good Practice Award. Our employees are highly motivated and are committed to corporate working. We also have excellent Member/Officer relationships.

We are looking for someone to work alongside council members, management team and senior management colleagues to provide support, clarity, transparency and confidence in Council and management decisions so that we deliver on our strategic priorities.

If the post interests you and you feel that you have the qualities you are looking for I would like to encourage you to join our team. If you have any questions about the role then please contact me on 01282 477140.

Good luck with your application.

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In and around Burnley Burnley the placeThe borough of Burnley is situated on the western edge of the Pennines, 21 miles north of Manchester. Along with Blackburn, Blackpool and Preston, Burnley is a key business, service and retail centre in Lancashire.

Burnley is a compact urban area, stretching along the two river valleys of the Brun and Calder, covering 43 square miles (11,072 hectares). It is surrounded by the moorland countryside of the South Pennines to the east, and the Forest of Bowland and the gritstone outcrop of Pendle Hill to the north.

Much of Burnley’s character and distinctiveness today derives from its attractive Pennine setting and from its development during the Industrial Revolution. This gave the inner parts of the urban area distinctive sandstone terraces in grid-iron street patterns, mills and extensive parks.

The mid-year population in 2015 was 87,400. Between 2014 and 2015, the population grew by approximately 100 people (0.1%) and has seen an increase in four out of the last five years.

The borough’s population is diverse with 12.6% black or minority ethnic residents, increasing from 8.2% in 2001.

ConnectivityBurnley’s primary connectivity is through road and rail links, within an approximate one hour travel time to three major airports. Businesses are in easy reach of suppliers and customers both regionally and nationally. Situated around junction 10 of the M65, Burnley has connections south to the M66 and then on to the M62, Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool. Along the M65 to the west are Blackburn, the M6 and Preston, Blackpool, the Lake District and beyond.

Manchester Road railway station has recently been redeveloped and a new direct link to Manchester was launched in 2015, with a reduction in journey time to Manchester Victoria to just 52 minutes. Burnley also has direct train services to Preston, Blackburn, Bradford and Leeds and national connections beyond. Burnley is a net exporter of labour with a daily outflow of commuters of 15,272 and an inflow of 14,608 people commuting into the borough for work (Source: Census 2011).

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Our Vision ‘The council aspires to make the borough a place of choice. It will be a place where businesses invest, because of its skilled workforce and its competitive, modern economy. It will be a place where people live because of its clean and safe neighbourhoods, its reputation as a centre of educational excellence, and its quality green space’

Our Values Our core values, developed with our employees, reflect both our current state and our ambition and are also reflected in our behaviour framework.

TOGETHER

AMBITIOUS

ENTERPRISING

MEETING CUSTOMER NEEDS

TEA

M

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Our strategic objectivesPLACES: making the borough cleaner, greener and safer

PEOPLE: creating opportunities, sustaining ambition

PROSPERITY: promoting the borough, supporting local firms, investing in the future

PERFORMANCE: improving services, delivering value for money

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Strategic Plan The Strategic Plan describes how the council will make the vision for the borough, which is described in the Community Strategy, a reality. It unifies the council’s service units, and is used to articulate common purpose. Strategic analysis helps anticipate and prepare for change.

The strategic planning process enables the council to audit internal capacity, informing decisions about resource allocation (staff, budgets, technology, equipment, and premises). The Strategic Plan also encourages dialogue amongst different service units in the council which in turn facilitates joined up working as council officers identify points of connection at the level of outcome, output, process or input.

The four strands of our strategic objectives in summary are:

Places: Making the borough a place of choice Making the whole Borough clean, green, and safe is a priority and a key expectation of the residents of the Borough. This will help foster community pride, which in turn helps make investment in new housing and other infrastructure projects sustainable over the long-term. A clean, green and safe Borough will also attract new private sector investment.

People – Creating opportunities and sustaining ambition

The council is ambitious for Burnley. It will lead the delivery of our ambitious Community Strategy alongside its partners. To ensure that Burnley punches above its weight and gets a fair deal, the Council’s Executive and Management Team will make sure that the business case for Burnley is heard at sub-regional, regional and national decision making levels.

We are also developing opportunities and sustaining ambition of local residents, regenerating neighbourhoods, emphasising the importance of acquiring new skills, of leading a healthy lifestyle and the need to pass on a sense of social responsibility to the next generation. Ensuring services to vulnerable groups are protected wherever possible and health standards are improved.

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http://www.burnley.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Burnley%20Council%20Strategic%20Plan%202017%20FINAL_0.pdf

Prosperity – Promoting transformational economic change for Burnley.In the past, Burnley’s economy was too reliant on mass manufacturing. The borough has therefore suffered in the face of the changing global economy. Diversification protects against this.

Our focus is on developing a diverse business base with an entrepreneurial culture, establishing Burnley as a key retail and service centre in Pennine Lancashire and an attractive, alternative place to live, work and play. We are working to enhance Burnley’s reputation as a regional manufacturing centre and improve the skills, qualifications and employability of the borough’s workforce.

Performance – ensuring continuous improvement in all aspects of the council’s performance.Improving value for money for our tax payers and striving to cut unnecessary costs. Continually improving our performance through an improvement culture in which all staff feel able to improve the quality of service the council provides and looking for new ways to improve customer experience.

Having senior managers that buy into or lead on key corporate change initiatives, providing direct leadership where transformation in ways of working is required.

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http://www.burnley.gov.uk/sites/default/files/Burnley%20Council%20Strategic%20Plan%202017%20FINAL_0.pdf

Partnership Working The Council has established a number of strategic partnerships to deliver high quality services to residents as well as to deliver a range to housing and economic development projects. Our key strategic partnerships are as follows:

• Urbaser: Street and waste cleansing contract

• Burnley Leisure Trust: Leisure and cultural services

• Liberata: IT, Revenues & Benefits, Contact Centre, Facilities Management and HR Admin

A key aim for the Council is to ensure that from a resident’s point of view the different partners provide services in a joined up ‘one Council’ approach.

The Council has also recently established a housing partnership with Barnfield Homes to develop housing on Council owned sites. The Council also works closely with Calico (who are the largest Registered Social Landlord in Burnley) in developing a range of housing across the borough.

The Head of Legal and Democratic Services will have the ability to work collaboratively with our partners to deliver the Council’s Strategic Objectives. We are looking for a solution-focused individual who can navigate through any legal technical issues that arise.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Mick Cartledge

Lukman PatelCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Finance & Property

Asad Mushtaq

People & Development

Heather Brennan

Streetscene

Joanne Swift

Green Space & Amenities

Simon Goff

Housing & Development

Control

Paul Gatrell

Legal & Democratic

Sevices

Vacant

Economy & Growth

Kate Ingram

Policy & Engagement

Vacant

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Council Structure The Borough is divided into 15 wards with three councillors representing each ward – making a total of 45 councillors.

The Labour Group are the majority party and have formed an administration and hold all 5 seats on the Executive.

The council seats are as follows:

• Labour = 27

• Liberal Democrats = 10

• Conservative = 4

• Free Independent = 2

• UKIP = 1

• Independent = 1

Councillor Mark TownsendLeader

Councillor John Harbour

Deputy Leader and Housing and

Environment

Councillor Sue Graham

Regeneration and Economic Development

VACANT

Resources and Performance Management

Councillor Lian Pate

Community and Leisure Services

The Executive

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Job Description Head of Legal and Democratic Services - POST NO: GL

RESPONSIBLE TO: Chief Operating Officer

GRADE: Band 3

JOINTLY AND DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR: All employees in the service unit

STATUS: Senior Manager

LOCATION: Burnley Town Hall

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: JNC for Chief Officers

Purpose of the postTo direct, lead and manage the provision of high quality, cost-effective services to the Council for Democracy and Legal services.

To make an active and postive contribution to the Council’s strategies, plans and corporate policies ensuring decisions are implemented effectively and service needs are met.

To lead and support initiatives or projects to facilitate transformational change, drive and sustain performance and deliver cost improvement in support of a digital, collaborative and business partnering approach.

To ensure adequate and efficient arrangements are in place for the service delivery and administration of the services assigned in accordance with policy objectives and legal requirements.

To act as the council’s Monitoring Officer or

deputy Monitoring Officer as set out in the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 ensuring the Council meets its statutory obligations and delivers the highest standards of probity and good conduct at all times.

As a senior manager work with the Chief Executive, Chief Operating Officer and the Executive in providing organisational leadership and guidance, effective management of resources, service delivery, risk management, change management and leadership behaviours.

To proactively promote the Borough.

This is a Politically Restricted Post within the meaning of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

This job description summarises the major responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to exclude other activities that are commensurate with the grading of the post, nor future changes, from the post holder’s responsibilities.

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This job description summarise the major responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to exclude other activities, nor future changes from the post holder’s responsibilities

As a leader in the organisation you will be expected to be an exemplar for or core values which are:

T - Together

E - Enterprising

A - Ambitious

M - Meeting Customer Needs

Senior Managers are required to provide a working environment that is safe and without risks to the health, safety and welfare of employees and others who may be affected. This is in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, associated regulations and the Corporate Health and Safety Policy.

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Selection CriteriaEssential Desirable

Method of Assessment i

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Admitted as a Solicitor or Barrister or Chartered Legal executive E A/C

2. Professional management qualification or completion of a management development programme

D A/C

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

1. A proven successful track record of management within one or more of the services referred to in the job purpose

E A/I

2. Experience of working in Local Government at a senior level D A/I

3. Evidence of leadership resulting in cultural change and improvements to services E A/I

4. Experience of the management and development of employees. E A/I

5. Demonstration of the preparation and control of budgets, commercial acumen and effective governance

E A/I/T

6. Experience of working as part of a multi-sector partnership or corporate team. D A/I

7. Experience of contested advocacy E A/I

8. Experience of litigation E A/I


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Selection CriteriaEssential Desirable

Method of Assessment i

SKILLS

1. Leads in a way that inspires innovation and enthusiasm, empowers other to achieve, fostering an entrepreneurial culture, an agile and engaged workforce where people feel valued

E I

2. Adaptive, effective interpersonal skills to engage councillors, managers, employees and external partners to deliver the Council’s vision and objectives

E A/I/P

3. Effective and credible communicator including effective organisational communication, negotiation and advocacy skills.

E A/I/P

4. Able to set and achieve high performance standards that deliver employee engagement, empowerment and continued skill development that includes coaching and mentoring

E I

5. Demonstrates personal high standards of honesty, fairness and professionalism and creates a culture of openness and trust where people are led and managed in line with Council values

E I

6. Is commercially and politically aware: understands the external environment and its impact on Burnley

D I/P

7. Able to cope with high demands, exercise judgement over priorities, take calculated risks and make balanced decisions

E I

8. Ensures robust financial management, corporate governance and risk management processes are in place.

E A/I

9. Directs, influences, collaborates and encourages positive outcomes through partnerships and cross-organisational working

E A/I

10. Is ambitious and communicates clearly and positively about Burnley E A/I

11. Consciously develops own capabilities E I


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Appointment Procedure 1. ApplicationsCandidates are required to complete the Council’s standard online application form which is available. Additional sheets can be used with regard to details of your work experience. CVs will not be accepted. All applicants are required to supply an email address to which pre-interview tests can be sent.

If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please telephone Lukman Patel, Chief Operating Officer on 01282 477140.

2. ReferencesThe referees who are quoted on your application form must be able to be contacted before any interview takes place. They should be able to comment from first-hand experience on your suitability for this position. References will be required for at least the last three years of your employment.

3. AcknowledgementsAll applications will be acknowledged by email on receipt. A panel of elected members, the chief executive and chief operating officer supported by People and Development will consider your application.

4. Closing DateThe closing date for receipt of applications is 9am Monday 26th March 2018.

On-line applications will automatically be submitted via an application link. Word versions of the application form should be returned to:

HR Administration, Number 1, Market Street, NELSON, Lancashire, BB9 7LJ or email [email protected].

Applications should be marked Personal – Job Application.

5. Validation of QualificationsPlease note that, if you are shortlisted, you will be required to bring with you to the interview your original certificates or other documentary evidence of qualifications obtained that are relevant to this post, as stated on the person specification. We will also require a copy of each of these to be placed on file.

6. MedicalAn appointment to this post is subject to medical clearance and therefore it will be necessary to complete a standard questionnaire and possibly undergo a physical examination by the Council’s medical adviser.

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7. Immigration, Asylum and NationalityPlease note that in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, and before commencing employment, the successful applicant will have to provide either documentary evidence of National Insurance Number or other documentary evidence to show that they are entitled to work in the UK. This evidence will be retained on file during employment. In your own interests please make sure that you can meet this requirement.

8. Interview expensesExpenses incurred in attending the technical assessments or the final assessments and interview should be claimed on the standard form, which will be forwarded to candidates as required. Travel expenses should be claimed on the basis of standard class rail fare. Any applicants who withdraw after being short-listed will not be entitled to any refund of expenses.

9. Selection processYour completed application form will be considered by the appointments panel who will prepare a short list of candidates for technical assessment and interview. Candidates should note that this short list will be based strictly on the criteria set out in the person specification.

Applicants will be notified by email in the week commencing 9th April whether they have been shortlisted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a technical assessment conducted by the Chief Operating Officer. You will also be required to prepare a presentation lasting no more than 10 minutes to be delivered at your interview. Further details will be sent to shortlisted candidates.

The technical assessment and interview will take place in Burnley on 19th and 20th April 2018.

Closing date 26th March 2018 at 9.00am

Technical Assessments

19th April 2018

Interviews 20th April 2018

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Head of Legal and Democratic Services Main Terms and Conditions of Appointment

1. 1. The conditions of service are those prescribed by the Joint Negotiating Committee for Chief Officers of Local Authorities as supplemented from time to time by Burnley Borough Council.

2. The annual salary for the appointment will be £54,169 (pay award pending).

3. The appointment is subject to three months’ notice in writing on either side.

4. The Council’s normal working hours are 36.25 per week. However, the status of this post requires the postholder to accept a high level of flexibility in the performance of the duties and responsibilities attached to the post. The postholder will, therefore, be required to attend meetings and perform other duties relating to Council business outside normal office hours for which some time off in lieu may be granted.

5. The personal leave entitlement, inclusive of two local and two extra statutory holidays, is 34 days. Two days’ annual leave may be required to facilitate full closure at Christmas, which will be deducted automatically from the leave balance. In addition, the postholder is entitled to a further eight public holidays as they occur, plus one local holiday, which will be utilised at Christmas, in accordance with the agreed existing formula.

6. The person appointed will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme administered locally by Lancashire County Council, at a contribution rate currently of 8.5% of salary.

7. The post attracts casual user car allowance.

8. The holder of the post will be subject to the political restrictions contained within the provisions of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

9. The post attracts removal expenses in appropriate cases, details of which are available on request.

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