Slough Borough Council is seeking an exceptional leader to join our ambitious Finance and Commercial Services team. As the Head of Audit, Risk and Insurance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of our organisation and ensuring world-class financial governance, risk, internal audit, and insurance services. What You'll Be Doing: As the Head of Audit, Risk & Insurance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of Slough Borough Council's finance and commercial services. Key responsibilities include: Providing strategic leadership to our internal audit, risk management and insurance teams Collaborating closely with the Director of FInance to develop and implement service objectives that drive continuous improvement Overseeing the delivery of the annual audit plan, risk management strategy and insurance portfolio Fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and professional excellence within your team Representing the council at the highest levels, influencing key decisions and providing expert financial advice and guidance Championing the integration of financial services across the organisation to promote efficiency, value for money, and better resident outcomes Leading change management initiatives and transforming the finance function into a truly innovative, data-driven service What you'll have: Qualified accountant or equivalent, with experience working in a complex public or private sector environment Extensive expertise in leading enterprise risk management and service transformation initiatives Proven track record of developing and delivering strategic financial plans, budgets, and business cases Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Substantial experience of working in a politically sensitive environment and collaborating with elected members Commitment to continuous learning and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach What we offer: In return for your expertise and leadership, we offer an excellent remuneration package, including: 28 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays Generous pension scheme and life assurance Hybrid working model, blending office and remote work Comprehensive learning and development opportunities Access to our employee wellbeing programme Discounts on local amenities and services This is an exceptional opportunity to make a tangible impact on Slough's future. If you're passionate about driving public service excellence, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team and be part of Slough's exciting recovery