Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance and Procurement with strong leadership skills, s.151 or a long career as a deputy s.151. Experience of working in unitary or upper tier local authorities (NOT District or Borough Councils) and ready to hit the ground running. Will need to have experience of coaching senior managers.
Roles at this level are responsible for the corporate management of a wide range of major council services or a significant statutory function with responsibility for setting the vision, strategic policy direction and leadership, as well as having accountability for operational management and financial control.
Roles at this level, have a significant responsibility for fulfilling long term business plan priorities with full accountability to deliver these and to resolved conflict of priority
Directors are part of the Councils Extended Leadership Team and support the Cabinet and Corporate Leadership Team to achieve the aims and desired outcomes of the Council.
Roles at this level provide tactical, strategic and operational advice and recommendations to the Chief Executive and Corporate Directors, Cabinet Member, elected Members and relevant committees in respect of the services and functions within their area of responsibility
Roles at this level report to a Corporate Director or to the Chief Executive.
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