Thank you for your interest in the role of Deputy Borough Solicitor and Deputy Monitoring Officer – a pivotal leadership position within Bolton Council’s Legal Services, at an exciting and ambitious time for the borough.

This is a key role supporting the Borough Solicitor in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, proactive legal advice and strong governance across the Council. As Deputy Monitoring Officer, you will play a central role in upholding the Council’s constitutional framework, promoting high standards of conduct, and ensuring robust, lawful and transparent decision-making in support of our corporate priorities.

Bolton has recently launched an ambitious Borough Plan and Council Plan, setting a clear vision for a thriving, inclusive and investment-ready borough. Significant regeneration, economic growth and transformation programmes are underway across the borough, supported by major public and private investment. These bring exciting opportunities, alongside complex legal and governance challenges, positioning Legal Services at the heart of the Council’s strategic agenda.

Working closely with elected Members, senior officers and key partners, you will advise on a wide range of high-profile and often sensitive matters. The role offers the opportunity to influence major decisions, support innovative projects and help shape the borough’s future, while ensuring strong governance, effective risk management and legal compliance.

Bolton is a borough with strong identity and ambition. With a population of around 300,000 and excellent connectivity across Greater Manchester and beyond, it offers a dynamic environment in which to live and work. The Council benefits from committed political and officer leadership, a collaborative culture and a genuine focus on delivering positive outcomes for residents, businesses and communities.

You will be joining a supportive and forward-looking organisation, working as part of both the Legal Services leadership team and the wider corporate leadership community. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution at a senior level, helping to ensure the Council continues to deliver effectively, lawfully and with integrity.

We hope you share our commitment to public service, strong governance and making a difference for the people of Bolton, and that you will consider joining us in this important role.

Ruth Whittigham, Borough Solicitor