Job summary
Service Director, Financial Management
Salary: £96,167 - £111,450
Location: Gateshead / hybrid
Employer: Gateshead Council
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Main duties of the job
Here at Gateshead Council, we believe that 'The strength of Gateshead is the people of Gateshead'. When times are tough, we come together and deliver for one another, making sure that Gateshead is a place where everyone thrives.
In this exciting role, you will work closely with the Strategic Director Resources and Digital to provide strategic leadership, vision and direction as part of the senior leadership team. We are looking for a leader who will have the skills and experience to apply their specialist knowledge to influence others at all levels in the organisation including the senior management team and the elected members.
About us
You will find that here at Gateshead our Resources and Digital Services are well regarded and that we have a supportive culture with a united leadership team. We have strong and stable finances and have been able to deliver the budget for the last 10 years. Of course there are challenges, like all other local authorities in the current climate, but we are confident that we are well placed to navigate what the future holds and have plans in place to make sure that we maintain our track record of financial stability.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our supportive, high performing and forward-looking team. If you're looking for a role involving variety and challenge, where you will lead on the co-ordination and delivery of a wide range of projects, then this could be the role for you.
If you are interested in joining our team and are inspired to help lead the next phase of our journey, we look forward to your application. To further your interest in the role, please review the full details of the role, supporting information and details of how to apply: Gateshead Council Recruitment
Date posted: 07 April 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £96,167 to £111,450 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: F0025-25-0033
Job locations:
County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AE
Job description / Job responsibilities
The role will suit someone who can help deliver sector-leading services with a can-do attitude, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a focus on doing the right thing. You'll need to be resilient, adaptive, creative, and collaborative, providing advice to portfolio holders, members, and strategic partners. As an effective communicator, you'll quickly build sustainable relationships and bring a vision for how we can improve, leveraging your experience as a senior leader. You will be CIPFA/CCAB qualified, with significant senior management experience and have the ability to think strategically.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* CIPFA/CCAB qualified
* Significant senior management experience
Employer name: North Yorkshire Council
Address: County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8AE
Employer's website: North Yorkshire Council
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