Job Description
Organisation: Torfaen County Borough Council
Position: Strategic Director - Resources (and s.151 Officer), Pontypool
Location: Pontypool, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: fdff60ed4991
Job Views: 4
Posted: 28.04.2025
Expiry Date: 12.06.2025
About the Role
Torfaen is an innovative and vibrant Council with a clear vision as articulated in its County Plan. The Council boasts strong leadership supported by a robust corporate and governance framework. Despite its size, Torfaen CBC maximizes resource efficiency, maintaining low council tax rates while pioneering innovative initiatives. The Council is politically and administratively stable, earning a strong reputation regionally and beyond, well-prepared to meet future strategic and operational challenges.
The retirement of the current Strategic Director Resources offers an exceptional opportunity to lead a high-performing, creative Resources directorate with ambitious plans. The role involves managing a £4bn pension fund and requires a leader with confidence, credibility, and extensive experience. The successful candidate will work directly with the Chief Executive as the key strategic financial advisor, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
Candidate Profile
Ideal candidates will possess personal credibility and professional experience suited for this high-profile role. You should be an outstanding communicator and influencer, comfortable working in a democratic context. A qualified accountant with post-qualification professional development is essential, along with the ability to meet statutory requirements.
Additional Information
For further details or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact our advising consultants Dawn Faulkner or Sean Anderson at 0121 312 3755.
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