Interim Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive (designated as Interim Section 151 Officer)
Duration: This interim role is required to provide robust cover while we recruit to the permanent role. As such it is initially expected that this role should run for 3-4 months from mid July.
Location: It is vital that candidates are aware that travel to the Isle of Wight on a regular basis (likely weekly) will be a requirement of this position
Service Area: Finance
Job Purpose: To provide strategic leadership and oversight of the councils finance function, ensuring financial stewardship, robust governance, financial resilience and value for money in all council activities.
As the designated Section 151 officer, ensure the discharge of statutory responsibilities for the proper administration of the councils financial affairs, including pensions, as the council is a pension administering authority for its LGPS fund.
Deputise for the chief executive, assuming full responsibilities of head of paid service in their absence, including organisational leadership and emergency decision making.
To play a key role in the overall leadership of the organisation, working collaboratively with Members and partners and serving as an ambassador for the island while fostering a higher-performing, motivated and engaged workforce committed to service excellence.
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