Income and Resource Manager - Public Realm

Newham Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in East London is seeking an experienced Income and Resource Manager to oversee revenue and capital budgets of approximately £26m. The role requires excellent communication and analytical skills, as well as knowledge of zero-based budgeting. You will support Heads of Service in their financial operations and budget-setting processes. This position demands the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders effectively. A commitment to inclusiveness and anti-racism is fundamental in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets, particularly within a public sector environment.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data effectively to non-financial audiences.
• Proficient in legislative updates affecting financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation revenue and capital budgets with a value of approximately £26m.
• Provide strategic financial support to Heads of Service during budget setting.
• Analyze monthly budget forecasts and financial risks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of zero-based budgeting

Education

Relevant financial qualification

Job description

Income and Resource Manager - Public Realm

United Kingdom and 1 more

Be the First to Apply

Job Description

Income and Resource Manager - Public Ream

Newham is a vibrant inner-city borough in the heart of East London with excellent transport links to the rest of the Capital and South-East England. Home to the Olympic Park, the Royal Docks and City Hall, it is also one of the youngest and most diverse councils in the country, with a mission to Build a Fairer Newham for all of its Residents.

The Income and Resource Manager role sits within the Public Realm directorate and has strategic oversight of the operation revenue and capital budgets with a value of approximately £26m within this area. Public Realm in Newham includes Street Cleansing, Waste and Recycling and Parks among other areas. The post acts as critical friend and internal audit for 30 budgets including 8 holding accounts. This role is a strategic and analytical based on the budget available, the forecasted spend and the Councils overall goals and objectives including savings targets and opportunities for growth. The post holder will report a monthly overview to the Director of Public Realm providing budget analysis, income forecast, risks and mitigations along with budget pressures and resolutions. You will need to be able to delivery complex data in a format suitable for your audience, who may not have a financial background.

You will be able to develop your skills understanding complex service delivery, working with stakeholders at all levels and contributing to the financial stability of the Council. You will need to keep up to date with the legislative changes and changes within the organisation that will need to be reflected in the Directorates budgets.

The post holder will be working directly with Heads of Service to support their financial operations and budget setting process. Knowledge of a zero based budgeting will be required as the service uses zero based budgeting annually to plan their forthcoming financial year. The post holder manages the Resource Officer who oversees, analyses and works with the payroll department to ensure all 500 Public Realm officers, including agency staff are paid accurately each month.

The postholder will require excellent communication skills to work with staff and members at all levels within the organisation both within Public Realm and the wider Council including OneSource. You will be required to have a close working relationship with collages in the Corporate Finance team.

The Income and Resource Manager role has strategic oversight of the Public Realm operation revenue and capital budgets with a value of approximately £26m. The post acts as critical friend and internal audit for 30 budgets including 8 holding accounts. This role is a strategic and analytical based on the budget available, the forecasted spend and the Councils overall goals and objectives including savings targets and opportunities for growth. The post holder will report a monthly overview to the Director of Public Realm providing budget analysis, income forecast, risks and mitigations along with budget pressures and resolutions. You will need to be able to delivery complex data in a format suitable for your audience, who may not have a financial background.

You will be able to develop your skills understanding complex service delivery, working with stakeholders at all levels and contributing to the financial stability of the Council. You will need to keep up to date with the legislative changes and changes within the organisation that will need to be reflected in the Directorates budgets.

The post holder will be working directly with Heads of Service to support their financial operations and budget setting process. Knowledge of a zero based budgeting will be required as the service uses zero based budgeting annually to plan their forthcoming financial year. The post holder manages the Resource Officer who oversees, analyses and works with the payroll department to ensure all 500 Public Realm officers, including agency staff are paid accurately each month.

The postholder will require excellent communication skills to work with staff and members at all levels within the organisation both within Public Realm and the wider Council including OneSource. You will be required to have a close working relationship with collages in the Corporate Finance team.

For more information on the role, please contact [e-mail].

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct, and to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn .

About Us

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5044
• Posting Date 12/18/2025, 04:46 PM
• Apply Before 01/11/2026, 11:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Folkstone Road, London, London, E6 6BX, GB