Executive Director of Resources

Halton; Liverpool City Region; Remote; GBP 132,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Borough Council invites applications for an Executive Director Resources to lead corporate services, including Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, Change and Improvement, Legal and Monitoring Officer, Finance (S151) and ICT. The post reports to the Chief Executive and sits on the Corporate Management Team to drive transformation across the organisation.

The successful candidate will steer governance, financial resilience and digital capacity to deliver priorities for residents across

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across HR and Corporate Affairs, Change and Improvement, Legal and Monitoring Officer, Finance and S151 Officer, and ICT.
• Lead corporate transformation to modernise the Council and deliver priorities for residents in Widnes, Runcorn and surrounding communities.
• Play a key role in financial recovery planning and horizon scanning to anticipate national policy and technology changes.

Job description

# Executive Director of Resources## Job IntroductionHalton Borough Council is entering the next phase of its journey, with a leadership team being built around a clear commitment to modernise the organisation and improve how it delivers for residents across Widnes, Runcorn and the surrounding communitiesHalton Borough Council is entering the next phase of its journey, with a leadership team being built around a clear commitment to modernise the organisation and improve how it delivers for residents across Widnes, Runcorn and the surrounding communitiesHalton Borough Council is entering the next phase of its journey, with a leadership team being built around a clear commitment to modernise the organisation and improve how it delivers for residents across Widnes, Runcorn and the surrounding communities.The Council is now looking for an Executive Director Resources to lead the corporate transformation that will shape its future, in a role that offers real scope to influence how the organisation develops**The Role**Reporting to the Chief Executive and as a member of the Corporate Management Team, the Executive Director Resources provides strategic leadership across the Council’s enabling and corporate services, covering Human Resources and Corporate Affairs, Change and Improvement, Legal and the Monitoring Officer function, Finance and the Section 151 Officer function, and ICT. The directorate is responsible for ensuring the Council has the capability, governance, people, financial resilience and digital capacity to deliver its priorities.The Council is looking for someone with experience of leading corporate transformation, who can bring the credibility and resilience to drive change across the organisation and work closely with colleagues on the Corporate Management Team to deliver it. The financial position is challenging, and the Executive Director will take a leading role in delivering the Council’s financial recovery plan, working alongside an improvement board, while putting in place the foundations for a more sustainable organisation.Horizon scanning will be an important part of the role, keeping the Council ahead of national policy, financial and technological change and assessing what is coming from Government and other bodies and what it means for Halton. That insight will help Members and the Corporate Management Team plan with confidence and respond early to emerging risks and opportunities.We welcome candidates from any corporate or enabling services background, including those from outside local government, provided you bring a strong corporate mindset, the breadth to lead a wide-ranging portfolio and a commitment to Halton.##### ##### How to applyTo make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:* Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).* A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.##### Timeline**Closing Date:** 29th November 2026**Longlisting (applicants not required):** 30th November 2026**Technical Interviews (via Teams**): 2nd December 2026**Secondary longlisting (applicants not required):** 2nd December 2026**Assessment Centre (applicants required on site):**7th December 2026**Shortlisting (applicants not required):**8th December 2026**Final Panel Interviews (applicants required on site):** 18th December 2026### Attached documents* HBC VALUES FRAMEWORK.pdf* Completing Your Application Form Guidance.pdf* 00436 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESOURCES Recruitment Pack.pdf* ED Job Profile October 26.pdfApply+− OpenStreetMap contributors### Executive Director of Resources* **Salary** £131,671 to £151,462* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** haltoncouncil/TP/696/735* **Contract Type** Permanent* **Working Hours** 37* **Closing Date** 29 November, 2026* **Job Category** Director* **Department** Chief Executive's Office* **Location** Halton Borough Council, United Kingdom* **DBS Check** N/A* **Posted on** 4 November, 2026