Chief Finance Officer - Integration Joint Board (IJB) - ORK09388

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orkney Islands Council seeks an inspiring Chief Finance Officer for the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership. This permanent, full-time role involves managing strategic financial operations and working collaboratively to ensure effective use of public funds. With a competitive salary range, this position offers unique opportunities for impactful work in a beautiful setting.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Interview and relocation expenses covered

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial management at senior level, preferably in Local Authority or NHS.
• Strong skills in communication and building collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic financial management for the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership.
• Develop joint strategies and frameworks for financial planning in line with legislation.

Skills

Financial Management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree level qualification

CCAB membership (CIPFA/CA/CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

Advert

ORKNEY HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE PARTNERSHIP

Senior Management Team

Chief Finance Officer

35 hours per week

Permanent

£65,508 - £72,315 / £35.90 - £39.63 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Orkney Health and Social Care have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, creative and inspiring individual to join us to help shape and influence our ambitious plans and future direction.

We are currently recruiting a Chief Finance Officer to undertake the role of Section 95 Officer to deliver the strategic financial management of the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership. Working closely with the Orkney Integration Joint Board and Chief Officer, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of economically efficient and effective budgets to ensure public money is used appropriately. Working closely with the Chief Officer, Chief Social Work Officer and the Orkney Islands Council Section 95 Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring of delivery of finance provision for the Orkney Islands Council commissioned services.

You will provide the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership and the Orkney Islands Council commissioned services with assurance on financial governance arrangements, administration and deployment of financial resources associated with integration. You will have a key role developing joint strategies and frameworks to support the foundations of financial planning and reporting in line with legislation, organisational policies and professional requirements. As part of our Senior Management Team, you will positively contribute to organisational transformation of services and functions and strategic plans.

We are looking for an individual who is an excellent communicator and can demonstrate they have the skills to build and develop successful collaborative working across the Health and Social Care Partnership, and other partners.

Previous financial experience working at a senior management level, preferably within Local Authority or NHS, and possession of a degree level qualification are essential.

Applicants must be a member of an appropriate CCAB body (e.g. CIPFA/CA/CIMA/ACCA).

This post is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Accordingly, on accepting this appointment you will be disqualified from becoming or remaining a Member of a Local Authority, the Scottish Parliament or from undertaking certain political activities as defined in the Regulations introduced from time to time by the Secretary of State for Scotland. A copy of the Council's policy on politically restricted posts will be made available to the post holder.

Recently voted the best place to live in the United Kingdom, Orkney is the second most northerly of the island's areas, with 17 inhabited islands. Although geographically remote, Orkney is easily accessible by air or boat and has a cosmopolitan community with immense historical and cultural impact. From food to sports, music to technology, Orkney has a reputation for excellence. Scotland's smallest local authority enjoys unique opportunities for collaboration with partner agencies. The postholder will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme which is a career average revalued earnings (CARE) defined benefit scheme.

You may be required to work additional hours depending on the exigencies of the service.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Stephen Brown, Chief Officer, on 01856 873535 extension 2601 or [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 29 June 2025

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post, in accordance with Council Policy.