Assistant Director Finance

Assistant Director – Finance

Application Deadline: 3rd May 2024

Employer: South Holland District Council

Vacancy Type: Permanent/Full Time

Length of Contract: Permanent

Salary Range: £81,097 - £105,219 per annum

Location: Spalding, Horncastle, Boston

Job Summary

Are you an ambitious and experienced Senior Local Government Accountant looking for your next big move? 

The unique and innovative South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership – Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council - in Lincolnshire, is looking to attract its next Assistant Director – Finance (Deputy s151) with the previous postholder having become the Chief Finance Officer of the Partnership’s Teckal company PSPSL ltd. 

The scale and size of this Partnership in addition to its successes in bidding for external funding mean that the scope of this role is quite exceptional. Working with the established shared s151 the Assistant Director - Finance role is key to supporting the Partnership and sovereign Councils to deliver their plans and aspirations and is an incredibly exciting development opportunity to springboard your career to the next level. You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Corporate Finance including supporting the delivery of the Annual Delivery Plan and Transformation Plans that have already been approved, with your oversight and support being critical to supporting the delivery of change across the organisations. 

The Partnership is now in its third year and its track record of successes speaks for itself. Much has been achieved by the Councils collectively and individually over this period with a focus around improving the quality of life for local people, securing funding to deliver major programmes that secure our heritage, culture, future growth and jobs, supported by substantial changes as to how we operate across the three Councils. 

We are seeking a personable leader who is enthused by this opportunity and has a proven track record of local government finance. This role requires the right person with an ability to engage people, not only across all levels with the Partnership Council and PSPSL, but with external colleagues in a regional and national context. Possessing a collaborative and creative mindset you will share our aspirations for the people and businesses of this part of Lincolnshire with a commitment to ensure they are realised. You will have extensive financial management and technical accounting experience and as a key member of the Council’s Corporate Management Team you will be able to apply your professional skills across a range of disciplines to contribute to the strategic direction of the Councils.

This position is a shared role within the South and East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership (SELCP) and forms part of the S113 agreement between the participating partnership Councils.

This is a politically restricted post. 

BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:

• Annual leave commencing at 30 days and rising to 33 days after 10 years of service
• Agile and Hybrid working
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to work schemes
• LGPS Pension 23.8% employer contribution     

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Public Sector Partnership Services, then please do not hesitate in applying.

The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.

The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant.  In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.

The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, identity, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.

The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process