Strategic Director of Resources (S151 Officer)

North West Leicestershire; Quorn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental body in England is seeking a Strategic Director of Resources to lead key service areas including finance, procurement, and ICT. The ideal candidate will have significant senior finance experience in a local government setting. This role involves overseeing an extensive capital programme and driving regeneration efforts while improving customer experience. Candidates should possess excellent leadership skills and the ability to work strategically within a transformational council environment.

Qualifications

• Significant senior finance experience in a local government setting is required.
• Ability to oversee an extensive capital programme.
• Experience in leading multiple service areas including finance, procurement, and ICT.

Responsibilities

• Lead key service areas including finance, procurement, and ICT.
• Ensure robust financial management and governance.
• Drive regeneration and improve customer experience.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strategic thinking

Financial management

Governance oversight

Political acumen

Job description

Overview

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 developments to bold plans for devolution and local government reorganisation, our focus is on creating a clean, green, and prosperous place where people want to live, work, and visit.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a new Strategic Director of Resources to lead a number of key service areas including finance, procurement, ICT, revenues & benefits and business change. As our Section 151 Officer you will ensure robust financial management 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 strategic level as well as develop what is already a strong finance team. As the Section 151 Officer, you will need considerable senior finance experience in a local government setting.