Kent County Council, permanent
Job description, key responsibilities and experience
Location: Maidstone, Kent (Hybrid working available)
Kent County Council is seeking an exceptional finance leader to take up the role of Corporate Director – Finance, our statutory Section 151 Officer. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the largest and most high-profile local authority finance portfolios in the country at a moment of opportunity, profound challenge and transformational change.
The Role
As Corporate Director – Finance, you will be a key member of Kent County Council’s Corporate Management Team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for ensuring financial sustainability, unlocking innovation, and leading significant transformation with clarity and credibility.
Leading a highly experienced team you’ll work closely with Members, the Chief Executive and Corporate Management Team to steer the council through reorganisation and significant financial pressures while driving better value, stronger partnerships and long-term resilience.
Candidates
We are looking for a technically accomplished, politically astute and values-led finance professional who is keen to engage in strategic planning in its broadest sense. You will bring strategic insight, visible leadership and a collaborative mindset – and be motivated by the chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of Kent’s residents.
How to apply
If you are passionate about public service and ready to lead finance at scale, we’d love to hear from you.
Kent County Council is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.
Contacts:
Andrew Tromans, 07805 226 301, Andrew.Tromans@Penna.com
Kelly Ridley, 07709 512 415, Kelly.Ridley@Penna.com