Lead with Ambition. Shape Strategy. Enable Change.
Sefton is a borough that surprises. With 22 miles of stunning coastline, the UK’s largest dune system, thriving communities, and iconic events like The Grand National and The Open, it is a place of real variety and richness. From Victorian seaside towns to vibrant urban centres, Sefton is full of contrasts and full of opportunity. For our people, our communities, and our Council, this is a place where ambition can take root and grow.
We are now seeking an exceptional finance leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as Executive Director Resources & S151 Officer. This pivotal role provides the financial stewardship and corporate leadership needed to take Sefton into the next stage of its journey.
As our statutory S151 Officer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability of the Council, overseeing effective financial planning, and setting and maintaining high standards across services. But this role is much more than finance. You’ll provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio including Legal and Democratic Services, Procurement and Contracts, Health and Safety, Strategic Support, ICT and Digital, Human Resources, and Finance. You’ll lead a talented team of Assistant Directors and Heads of Service, empowering them to deliver while setting a strong corporate centre.
We are looking for a leader who can do more than balance the books. You’ll have the resilience and creativity to navigate financial pressures while spotting opportunities to generate value and maximise the potential of our assets. You’ll be ambitious for the Council, pragmatic in your problem solving, and focused on outcomes rather than processes. You’ll know how to set high corporate standards, while also getting alongside services and supporting them to deliver.
You’ll be a qualified accountant (CCAB) with a proven track record of senior leadership and delivering transformational change. Credibility to provide strong financial advice, vision to shape future plans, and personal presence to build trusted relationships with Members, colleagues, and partners are essential. You’ll thrive in a political environment, be comfortable challenging and supporting in equal measure, and be motivated by the chance to make a lasting impact.
If you are ready to shape Sefton’s future, and lead with vision, ambition, and purpose, this is your moment.
Responsibilities
Lead as Executive Director Resources & S151 Officer, ensuring financial sustainability and high standards across services. Provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio including Legal and Democratic Services, Procurement and Contracts, Health and Safety, Strategic Support, ICT and Digital, Human Resources, and Finance. Lead and empower a team of Assistant Directors and Heads of Service to deliver outcomes.
Qualifications and attributes
* Qualified accountant (CCAB) with a track record of senior leadership and transformational change.
* Credibility to provide strong financial advice, and the vision to shape future plans.
* Strong relationship builder with Members, colleagues, and partners; comfortable in a political environment.
* Ambitious, pragmatic problem-solver with a focus on outcomes over processes.
Application process
To apply or find out more, contact our retained consultants at Tile Hill. Mark Bearn can be reached at 07747 181490, and Ella Milward-Hamylton at 07866 963207. Visiting the website www.leadingsefton.co.uk is encouraged for more information.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 28th September
How to apply
To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (four sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (four sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role. Documents should be uploaded via our website in two documents only. If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact abbie.hamilton-grant@tile-hill.co.uk.
Applications should include:
* Full contact details;
* Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees);
* Details of your current salary and notice period;
* Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview.
Tile Hill is committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, please email inclusion@tile-hill.co.uk.
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