Income and Resource Manager - Public Realm

Newham Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local borough council in the United Kingdom seeks an Income and Resource Manager to oversee strategic revenue and capital budgets worth approximately £26m. The role requires expertise in zero-based budgeting and excellent analytical and communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will contribute to the financial stability of the Council, report budget analysis, and manage a team to ensure accurate payroll for 500 staff members.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial operations and budget setting.
• Ability to deliver complex data to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of legislative changes affecting budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide budget analysis and income forecasts to the Director.
• Support Heads of Service in financial operations.
• Manage the Resource Officer and payroll department.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of zero-based budgeting

Job description

Income and Resource Manager - Public Ream

£54,267 - £57,402 per annum

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 strategic and analytical based on the budget available, the forecasted spend and the Council’s 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 deliver 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 colleges in the Corporate Finance team.

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

Closes: 14th November 2025

Interviews and test: 20th November 2025

Additional Information

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