The Role

Salary: £79,336-£86,691

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Contract: 37 hours a week (hybrid working available)

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.

About the role

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 foster a collegiate and supportive working environment and offer hybrid working. The council is based in modern grade A offices at the Town Hall in Crawley town centre. You will also have access to excellent benefits, including generous leave, pension scheme, and development opportunities.

About you

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.

If you are passionate about public service and committed to ethical, transparent governance then this is the opportunity to be part of a forward-looking council at the forefront of local government reform, which will shape the future of governance in Crawley.

Recruitment information

  • closing date: Wednesday 1 October 2025 (11:59pm)
  • technical interviews: Friday 10 October
  • final interviews: Wednesday 15 October

Ready to join us?

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