Resources Finance Assistant Director, Revenues and Benefits Ref: 000563 Contract: Permanent Salary: 80,630 - 90,057 per annum (AD2) Hours: 36.66 per week Location: Spindles, George St, Oldham OL1 1HD Closing Date: Thursday 6th March 2025 Shortlisting and Interview Dates: TBC. Role Overview: To provide strategic leadership and management to the group of services in the Revenues and Benefits division, as determined by the Council s change and transformation programmes. Key Responsibilities: To determine the strategic direction of the service, anticipate changes influencing the delivery of the service both internally and externally, and evaluate the risks and opportunities, putting appropriate strategies/plans into action. In line with corporate plan, oversee and co-ordinate service plans, including regular evaluation of progress against service plans and agreeing appropriate follow up actions with service managers. Foster a high performance culture within the service ensuring efficiencies are maximised and continuous improvement occurs. To be accountable for significant budgets, directly influencing the budget setting and long-term financial planning of the service and the Council (by directing the collection of the Councils largest external income sources) and demonstrating value for money. To provide leadership to the workforce of the service. Key Requirements: To succeed in this role, you will be able to: A proven track record of working at a senior leadership level delivering an effective Revenues and Benefits service within or on behalf of a local authority while working collaboratively to lead and embed a high-performance culture. A strategic thinker combined with a strong commitment to working corporately balanced with operational experience and accountability for large scale service delivery. A thorough understanding of appropriate statutory, regulatory, strategic and operational frameworks relevant to the post including Welfare Benefits and their impact on the borough, residents and Council services About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are Proud, Ambitious, and Together, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: Work with a resident focus Support local leaders Committed to the borough Delivery high performance Take ownership and drive change You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years service The option to purchase additional annual leave. An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more. Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support. Staff recognition and celebration events. Peer support groups Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you re an applicant with disabilities, anyone aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our p rivacy notice. 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