Director Of Corporate Services - Edinburgh

Lorien; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector consulting firm is seeking an experienced Director of Corporate Services to lead critical areas such as Finance, HR, and Procurement. This hybrid role, based in Edinburgh, requires executive-level experience with strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. You will be pivotal in providing strategic direction and ensuring operational continuity. The position is for an 8-month contract beginning January 2026. A background in the public sector is essential.

Qualifications

• Must come from a public sector background.
• Experience in strategic leadership during critical periods.

Responsibilities

• Head the Corporate Services Directorate.
• Provide strategic leadership in Finance, HR, Facilities, and PMO.
• Ensure continuity during critical operational periods.

Skills

Executive-level experience in finance and corporate services

Strong leadership skills

Ability to manage complex operations

Influencing at the highest level

Proven experience in budget planning

Governance knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Director of Corporate Services (MUST COME FROM A PUBLIC SECTOR BACKGROUND)

Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid - 6 days per month in office)
Contract: 8 months

We're seeking an experienced senior leader to head the Corporate Services Directorate for our public sector client. This role spans Finance & Procurement, HR, Facilities, and PMO, providing strategic leadership and continuity during a critical period.

What you'll bring:

• Executive-level experience in finance and corporate services.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to manage complex operations and influence at the highest level.
• Proven experience in budget planning, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Start: January 2026

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.