Service Manager Finance
Local Authority Tyneside
Newcastle Based
Hybrid Working Available
3 – 4 Month Contract
Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00
£55ph Umbrella (Negotiable Dependent on experience)
Job Purpose
This is an urgent vacancy to provide support with the Local Authorities year end period.
Main responsibilities
1. To be accountable for the service performance and/or professional management of a service with defined management responsibilities and to establish clear business goals whilst ensuring it is delivering value for money and positive outcomes for people.
2. To contribute to meeting the Council’s priorities by ensuring the delivery of quality, consistent and value for money services through effective service and business planning, budget and performance management.
3. To contribute to meeting political and financial objectives by leading and encouraging the innovation of service delivery methods and improvements through active engagement with councillors, staff, trade unions, service users, communities, schools, partners, providers and businesses to improve outcomes.
4. To lead, develop and empower staff to support their personal achievement and contribution to the delivery of the Council’s and service objectives.
Experience Required
1. Track record of assisting in the leadership of a major service area that has delivered successful outcomes through collaboration, engagement and enablement of staff, service users and other stakeholders.
2. Evidence of playing a role in transforming the delivery of a service through strategic leadership, collaboration across services, partners and innovative change.
3. Experience of establishing, maintaining and leading a high performing outcomes focused team, developing staff potential and addressing underperformance and inefficiency.
4. Experience of providing financial advice and guidance to senior managers and elected Members on local government finance and projects.
If this role is of interest, please respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969.
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