Job Description
Chief of Staff
We’re setting our sights high – transforming our services with purpose, ambition, and our communities at the heart of it all. As Chief of Staff, you’ll be a driving force behind this transformation.
A key member of our Executive Leadership Team, you’ll bring strategic clarity, alignment, and momentum to our most critical priorities. You’ll play a central role in delivering an ambitious transformation programme while preparing the organisation for Local Government Reorganisation across Norfolk.
The Chief of Staff will be responsible for governance, monitoring officer duties, and acting as a strategic partner to the Chief Executive and Executive Team, ensuring the organisation remains compliant and forward-focused in its governance structures. The postholder will directly oversee Legal Services, Civic, Licensing, Procurement, Democratic Services, Elections and Corporate Governance.
This is a role that goes far beyond the traditional remit of a Monitoring Officer. You’ll be a trusted advisor, a connector of ideas and people, a champion of change and speaks truth to power – ensuring governance, transparency, and ethical leadership are embedded at every level.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Thinks strategically and influences confidently at the highest levels
- Leads with authenticity, inclusion, and a spirit of collaboration
- Communicates with clarity and turns complex priorities into action
- Advocates passionately for our communities, ensuring services deliver best value and reflect local needs.
This is a unique opportunity to lead with purpose and shape the future of local government. If you’re ready to take on a role with real influence and drive transformation that matters, we’d love to hear from you.
How to apply
See below for the full job details before you apply. Please click the apply button to apply below to provide us with you contact details and submit your CV and supporting statement (maximum two pages) explaining how your meet the role requirements, saved as one document before submitting.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Kate Blakemore via the PAs Chief.ExecutiveandLeaderPA@West-Norfolk.gov.uk or contact our Monitoring Officer Alexa.Baker@West-Norfolk.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 29 October 2025
Interviews: w/c 3 November 2025