Strategic Director of Resources (S151 Officer)

North West Leicestershire District Council; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Strategic Director of Resources to lead finance, procurement, ICT, and other key areas. The role involves serving as Section 151 Officer, ensuring effective financial management and governance. Candidates should possess significant senior finance experience in a local government context, with robust leadership abilities to guide a strong finance team. This is an exciting opportunity during a transformative phase for the council. Closing date for applications is 25 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Considerable senior finance experience in a local government setting.
• Ability to work strategically and manage strong finance teams.
• Proven success in financial management and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead key service areas including finance, procurement, ICT, and business change.
• Ensure robust financial management as Section 151 Officer.
• Oversee an extensive capital programme and deliver key priorities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Local government experience

Job description

North West Leicestershire is a district on the move – we are ambitious,
connected, and ready for the future. At the heart of the National Forest and
strategically positioned with excellent transport links, we are driving forward
regeneration and growth. From major housing and employment developmentsto bold plans for devolution and local government reorganisation, our focusis on creating a clean, green, and prosperous place where people want to live,work, and visit.

We are seeking a new Strategic Director of Resources to lead a number of keyservice areas including finance, procurement, ICT, revenues & benefits andbusiness change. As our Section 151 Officer you will ensure robust financialmanagement and governance and oversee an extensive capital programme.

Your leadership will help us deliver on key priorities such as regeneration,
improved customer experience, and local government reorganisation.
This is a great opportunity to join us at a time of change and transformation
at the council so we are seeking forward thinking, innovative and politically
astute candidates with excellent leadership skills, who can work at a strategiclevel as well as develop what is already a strong finance team. As the Section151 Officer, you will need considerable senior finance experience in a localgovernment setting.

For more information please contact Tom Ripleyon 07701 217 520 or [e-mail].

Closing date: 25 January 2026

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.