West Lindsey Council, permanent
Job description, key responsibilities and experience
Salary: £82,801 - £93,569
Closing date: Sunday 9 March 2025
Are you ready to take on a career-defining leadership role in a forward-thinking, ambitious council? We are seeking a dynamic Director of Finance and Assets (S151 Officer) to help deliver our vision for Our People, Our Place, and Our Council.
This role is instrumental in shaping and delivering our Medium-Term Financial Strategy, supporting our growth agenda, and ensuring the effective management of our financial plans, property portfolio, and revenues and benefits services. You’ll provide expert guidance to the senior leadership team, delivering evidence-based business cases and sound decision-making.
The portfolio of teams are:
- Finance Team – Quality delivery of our financial infrastructure making full use of the Business Partner structure.
- Property and AssetsTeam – Provide leadership to the development and maintenance of our portfolio of property including the commercial aspects.
- Revenues & Benefits Team - Strategic oversight and operational management of council tax, business rates, and welfare support services, ensuring efficient revenue collection and the fair, effective delivery of benefits to residents
As part of our senior management team, you will lead skilled and motivated teams to achieve excellence, driving continuous improvement and embedding best practices across the council. You’ll also work collaboratively with colleagues, elected members, and stakeholders to deliver strategic priorities and champion our core values of customer focus, collaboration, integrity, and innovation.
As the guardian of the Council’s financial health, you’ll ensure sound financial stewardship, championing best practices and continuous improvement. You’ll also lead the strategic development of our property and asset portfolio, maximizing its commercial potential while delivering value for our communities.
We are a council that gets things done, and this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference by fostering growth, maximising our assets, and securing a sustainable future for our communities.
If you’re an ambitious and innovative leader ready to take on the challenges of this high-impact role, we’d love to hear from you.
West Lindsey District Council are a Disability Confident Employer. Candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria will automatically be invited to interview.
How to apply
Apply via the West Lindsey website.
Contact: James Miller, Phone: 07701 233 159, Email: james.miller@penna.com
Contact: Rachael Morris, Phone: 07840 711 217, Email: rachael.morris@penna.com