Service Director Finance

Job Summary

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Hours:

Full time

Advert Start Date:

06/02/2017

Advert End Date:

Closed for applications on 27/02/2017 12:00

Employment Location:

Town Hall, Peterborough

Salary:

£88,082-£105,545

Weekly Hours:

Vacancy ID:

101788

Closing date:

27 Feb

Further Information

Peterborough has high ambitions for the future. This post is critical in assisting the Council achieve an ambitious commercial agenda whilst leading the Council through the current financially challenging times.

Successful delivery of our financial strategy, technology strategy and commercial agenda will help ensure a secure and sustainable future for the Council, our city and, most importantly, for the people who live, work and invest in Peterborough.

You will be able to work at a strategic level on major programmes. You must be able to operate effectively within a vibrant political and stakeholder environment and be a strong team player, who is able to deliver results through a range of strategic and commercial partnerships. You will also need to demonstrate the capacity to lead service improvements, secure better outcomes and ensure good value for money.

Reporting to the Corporate Director - Resources and acting as their deputy and deputy statutory S151 Officer, this role contributes to the overall leadership of Peterborough as an active member of the Extended Corporate Management Team and plays an essential role in supporting Councillors, particularly in the development of the Budget and Medium Term Financial Strategy

The role has a diverse portfolio including; providing strategic direction and proactive development of the ICT and digital service across the council; overseeing the contract management of the Peterborough Serco Strategic Partnership, where you will ensure delivery of agreed savings and benefits through the implementation of the Council’s customer experience programme. Looking outside the organisation, the role will also support the council and partners in the new Combined Authority across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

How to Apply:

Please submit an up-to-date CV supported by a personal statement (not to exceed three pages of A4) that outlines how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role. Please also submit a covering letter outlining your motivation for applying.

Applications must be received by Melissa Standeven at Solace in Business (melissa.standeven@solace.org.uk) by no later than noon on 27th February.

Alternatively you can send a hard copy application to Melissa at:
Solace in Business
Off Southgate
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 1NT

For more information on our finances:
https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/budgets-spending-and-performance/our-finances/

For more information on our current budget consultation:
https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/consultations/budget-consultation/

For more information on our structure:
https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/council/council-structure/

For a confidential conversation about the role contact Steve Guest at Solace in Business on
020 7976 3311.

Recruitment timetable
Closing date: Monday 27th February 2017 no later than noon
Shortlist Meeting (candidates not required to attend) Tuesday 28th February 2017
Technical Interview: Monday 13th March 2017
Assessment Centre [In tray & Presentation] - Monday 13th March 2017
Final Panel Week commencing Monday 4th April 2017

Please note

This job is closed for applications.

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