Executive Director, Corporate Resources and Commercial (S151)
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Salary: £131,208
Sefton is a fantastic place to live, work and visit – from Bootle in the South to Southport in the North. It is internationally recognised for its outstanding natural beauty with 22 miles of beautiful coastline, but we are also a diverse borough with challenges. We have a strong commitment to equality and we see growth as an important part of that, as exciting investments such as the regeneration of the Strand and the new Marine Lake Event Centre show. We are also a key member of the thriving Liverpool City Region.
We know the next few years will be challenging for everyone in the sector given the pressure on budgets, but we feel well placed to prosper and develop; Sefton is a well-run authority, with good Member-officer relationships, a balanced budget and a robust MTFS. We also have a clear transformation plan in place which reflects our priorities and ambitions and will help us to continue to deliver high-quality and cost-effective services.
THE ROLE
Our new Executive Director for Corporate Services and Commercial (S151) will play a key role in our future success – not only offering clear and robust financial advice to officers and Members, but also supporting our wider transformation journey. The role manages HR and workforce, digital, legal services, procurement and audit, as well as finance, giving the postholder a wide span of control and influence across the authority. Candidates will need experience of managing significant budgets in a local authority setting and offering strategic advice to officers and Members, as well as a commercial mindset and the skills and understanding to effectively support all service areas including adults and children’s services
INFORMATION
For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Luke Judd on 07435 270659 or luke.judd@starfishsearch.com
ROLE PROFILETimeline
Closing Date: 4th April 2025
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV
- A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
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