Executive Director of Resources

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 151,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking an exceptional Executive Director of Resources to join the leadership team and drive financial resilience, transformation and strong governance across key services. You will lead a broad portfolio including finance, Revenues and Benefits, legal, HR, customer services, digital, pensions, audit and transformation, creating the conditions for colleagues and services to thrive.

Closing date: 21 September 2026.

Job description

Join us. Shape the future. Help lead a council where people THRIVE.

West Northamptonshire is one of the UK’s newest and most ambitious councils. Having established strong foundations, we’re now entering an exciting new phase focused on financial resilience, transformation, innovation, strong governance and delivering excellent services for our residents, communities and businesses.

We’re seeking an exceptional Executive Director of Resources to join our leadership team and help shape the next chapter of our journey.

This is a pivotal role with influence across the entire organisation. Leading a broad portfolio including finance, Revenues and Benefits, legal, human resources, customer services, digital, governance, pensions, audit, regulatory services and transformation, you will drive organisational improvement, further strengthen financial resilience and ensure we’re equipped to meet the opportunities and challenges ahead.

We’re looking for an inspiring, values-led leader with the vision, credibility and ambition to deliver ongoing evolution. Someone who is energised by a challenge and can balance innovation with governance, foster high-performing teams and create the conditions for colleagues and services to thrive.

If you’re ready to make your mark in a council with momentum, ambition and opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: 21 September.

Interviews: Week beginning 19 October 2026, Northampton.

Company: West Northamptonshire Council

Salary: £151,368 – £161,559

Location: Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Regeneration and Local Economies

Job Role: Executive Director