Description
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
This role has a starting salary of £47,142 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.
This is a new role supporting our Integrated Reablement Service to deliver essential care and support to individuals in their own homes across Surrey. The team are currently based in Woodhatch, however we support hybrid working with the right balance. Further information regarding the working pattern can be discussed at interview.
Our Offer to You
1. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. A generous local government salary related pension
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
6. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
7. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
8. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
9. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Finance & Resource Manager to oversee the business-related functions within our Integrated Reablement Service. This role involves effective analysis, planning, implementation, and monitoring of finance and resource requirements to ensure optimal service delivery and value for money.
You will be the line manager of a small team of staff and be accountable to the Senior Business Support Manager for AWHP Business Support
Shortlisting Criteria
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our :
10. Values aligned with Surrey County Council and a commitment to supporting people to live their best life.
11. Excellent communication, partnership‑building and the ability to present clear management information.
12. Strong analytical, planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage conflicting priorities.
13. Proven experience in budget setting and monitoring in line with financial procedures.
14. Skilled in procurement and effective contract management, with a technical understanding of resource scheduling systems.
15. Willing and able to travel within the county as required.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:
16. Looking at our advert, and considering the Council's commitment to ensuring that "no one is left behind", please tell us what it is about the role that has motivated you to apply?
17. Please describe your experience of managing, monitoring or supporting budgets within a public sector or social care setting, including how you have ensured compliance with financial procedures and delivered value for money or efficiency savings.
18. Give an example of how you have worked with senior managers, operational teams, or external partners to deliver change, improve systems or processes, or achieve cost reduction or service improvement.
19. You have multiple urgent tasks to complete, including financial reporting, supporting service improvements, and responding to customer queries. How do you prioritise your workload to meet deadlines while maintaining quality?
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our to get an insight into working at Surrey.
Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
For an informal discussion please contact Chris Whitty via MS Teams or by email.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 12/02/2026 with interviews to follow.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
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Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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