Job Information
Head of Corporate Finance
Northumberland County Council is committed to making Northumberland a county which is a great place to live, visit and work. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are a priority, working towards a shared goal to improve the lives of people across the county.
Our ambition is to provide a modern, cost-effective, timely and reliable service, which delivers the best experience to all our customers.
Our 3 corporate priorities are:
- tackling inequalities
- achieving value for money
- driving economic growth.
We will also ensure we pass on a healthy, clean, and sustainable environment to future generations. Each of our three priorities has a part to play in responding to the Climate Change Emergency.
Achieving our ambition will demand a focus on people, performance, culture, and governance.
It is a great time to join Northumberland County Council, as we embark on an exciting and bold transformation journey, to do the best for our residents, customers, staff, and the county.
This position is 1 of 2 new senior roles that have been established within the Finance Department to help us achieve our ambition of transforming our Council and county. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Procurement, the Head of Corporate Finance will lead the Corporate Finance Team and lead on a number of projects which will help to develop and improve the service to ensure that effective and efficient services are delivered to all of our stakeholders.
As part of the Council’s Senior Management Team, the Head of Corporate Finance will work collaboratively with finance colleagues and other senior stakeholders to ensure that the services delivered will support the priorities outlined in the Council’s Corporate Plan and be a Council that works for everyone to benefit the people of Northumberland.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to own a new role and we are looking for a confident, committed & strategic leader to become our Head of Corporate Finance.
You will lead an experienced team and use your leadership and technical experience to make the service the best it can be.
People who work at Northumberland County Council are passionate about Northumberland. This opportunity is not just about taking on a brand-new role or working with a great team, it is about wanting to make a real difference for the people who live, visit and work in the county. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to use their experience to deliver in a role with a true sense of purpose. Be inspired and supported. Be a life changer. Be Northumberland.
So, if you are passionate about what you do, and what we do, we want to talk to you!
Please note: successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
More information about working for Northumberland County Council can be found here: https://careers.northumberland.gov.uk/why-us/
Application Process:
Please click on the apply link, and once registered, you will be asked to upload your CV and provide a supporting statement. Initial shortlisting will be based on the information provided.
Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!
Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is “To make Northumberland a county which you regard as a great place to live, in which you can access the activities you enjoy, whilst having the opportunity to learn and thrive”.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
- Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
- Hybrid working
Further information
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format: British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
