Executive Director, Resources (Section 151 Officer)

Slough Borough Council
Circa £150,000
Hackney

We have reached a pivotal time of change and renewal in Slough and are moving with confidence into the next phase of our improvement journey. Strong foundations are in place and we’re ready to ramp up progress and move at pace. We have appointed a talented team of directors and there is a palpable sense of energy and excitement across the organisation as we welcome new colleagues with the track record and determination to deliver for our residents.

THE ROLE

Our new Executive Director, Resources (Section 151 Officer) will play a critical role at the heart of our transformation programme. We’re seeking an outstanding leader to embed financial stability, oversee HR and digital services and build and develop a new finance leadership team for the future. We’re clear on the leadership qualities that will make the difference and are looking for confidence, resilience, and technical expertise to work alongside our commissioners, chief executive, members, residents and partners. If you want to make headlines for all the right reasons and leave a legacy for communities, this is likely to be the most challenging yet rewarding role in your career.

INFORMATION

For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Penny Ransley on 07549 233685 or penny.ransley@starfishsearch.com or Jo Boardman on 07834 030501 or jo.boardman@starfishsearch.com.

ROLE PROFILE    
Timeline

Closing Date – 23rd August 2024

Longlist Meeting –   29/30th August or 1st/2nd September 2024

Technical interviews – 11th September 2024

Shortlist Meeting – w/c 16th September 2024

Stakeholder & Panel interviews:  4th October 2024

Useful Links
Corporate Plan VIEW
Refresh of the Finance Action Plan VIEW
Intervention Documents VIEW
Resources Structure Chart VIEW
Structure Chart VIEW