Group Director – Core Business (Full Time)
Infotec
Dudley
On-site
GBP 80,000 - 120,000
Full time
10 days ago
Job summary
Dudley Council seeks a visionary Group Director to drive transformation and modernise essential services. This leadership role requires overseeing financial management, governance, and strategic initiatives that enhance the council's operations and community services. Join a vibrant borough committed to innovative public service delivery and shape a sustainable future.
Qualifications
* Proven experience leading multi-functional teams at a senior level.
* Demonstrated ability to drive modernisation through technology and data.
* Strong understanding of statutory compliance and high-quality governance.
Responsibilities
* Lead transformation and modernisation initiatives across core services.
* Oversee financial management and ensure effective governance.
* Connect diverse functions to achieve cohesive service delivery.
Skills
Leadership
Transformation
Governance
Transform how Dudley Council operates. Lead the core that powers our borough.
Dudley is an ambitious, evolving council on a major improvement journey. We are looking for a visionary, values-led executive to join us as Group Director – Core Business, a newly defined strategic role at the heart of our transformation.
This is your opportunity to lead and modernise the essential services that underpin Dudley’s success—from finance and workforce to legal governance, technology and business process led transformation, assurance and customer experience. You will help design and deliver a council that is fit for the future - streamlined, efficient, transparent and focused on people.
As a key member of the Corporate Management Team, you will hold corporate and statutory responsibilities across Dudley’s core business functions, including:
* Line management of s151 and Monitoring Officer
* Financial management and oversight
* Procurement, commissioning, revenues and benefits
* Transformation and innovation
* Technology, automation, data, insight and customer channel development
* Workforce, HR, OD and learning
* Legal, compliance, risk and audit
You will lead these major functions as one integrated group - connecting the dots across governance, technology, process, people and performance. You will oversee the Council Improvement Programme, ensuring strong governance, clear accountabilities, and effective performance management aligned to a new operating model.
Your Focus
* Driving organisational transformation and a high-performance culture across all council services
* Leading a major digital and business modernisation agenda—shifting towards automation, intelligence-led services, and value-for-money delivery
* Championing good governance, ethical leadership and evidence-based decision-making across the council
* Shaping and embedding a new financial strategy and operating model that ensures sustainability and innovation
* Supporting members, the Chief Executive and senior leaders with trusted, strategic advice on council-wide priorities
* Building a joined-up corporate core that works across silos and supports service excellence
* Leading with integrity and transparency, modelling the Nolan Principles of public life
We are looking for a leader who can:
* Lead complex, multi-functional teams and systems at a senior level
* Drive modernisation and transformation using technology and data
* Ensure statutory compliance and high-quality governance
* Build inclusive, high-performing cultures across a large workforce
* Balance strategic vision with rigorous financial and performance discipline
* Inspire change through partnership, innovation and purpose
Why Dudley?
We are a vibrant and growing borough with a rich history and a bright future. This is more than a job - it’s your chance to lead lasting transformation, shape modern public services, and leave a legacy.
For more information and to apply please click the apply button.
For an informal discussion about any of the roles please contact Balvinder Heran, Chief Executive via Jo Cook –joanne.cook@dudley.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is midnight on 19th June 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment centres and to attend final interviews. Please indicate any periods you are unavailable.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.
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