Job Description

Reference:

XL1

Division:

Governance, People and Performance

Salary:

79,336.00 - 86,691.00 per annum

Contract type:

Permanent

Posted on:

09 September 2025

Interview date:

10 October 2025 - 15 October 2025

Extra payment(s):

Not applicable

Positions:

1

Category:

Senior management

Grade:

Head of service B

Working hours:

37 per week

Closing date:

28 September 2025

Location:

Town Hall, Crawley

Location type:

Hybrid

About the role

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This is an exciting opportunity to join Crawley Borough Council's Corporate Management Team and to make a real difference to the town, its people and our local businesses. The role will include reshaping our governance structures, ensuring legal and constitutional compliance, and maintaining democratic accountability. This is also a rare opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of corporate services.


We are looking for a forward-thinking legal and governance professional who is a qualified solicitor, barrister, or chartered legal executive with significant post-qualification experience. We need a leader who can balance legal rigour with strategic leadership - someone who can help us manage change while keeping our communities at the heart of everything we do. You should be able to demonstrate excellent leadership, communication and political acumen, and operate confidently at a senior level, influencing across the organisation.

Additional information

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For an informal discussion about this role, please email Kembi at our recruitment partners Gateby Sanderson on kembi.coakelin@gatenbysanderson.com.

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

Our way of working

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

How to apply

Visit our recruitment website to find out more about this role and apply.