Finance and Resource Manager - Supported Living
Details
* Reference: SCC/TP/287930/3417
* Positions: 1
* Category: Finance & Accounting
* Contract type: Permanent
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Posted on: 28 July 2025
* Closing date: 17 August 2025
* Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF
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 encourage you to review other vacancies open to all.
This role has a starting salary of £47,142 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week.
The position will be based at Woodhatch Place in Reigate. We support hybrid working, expecting 40% of your time to be office-based, with the willingness and ability to travel around Surrey as needed. Further details about the working pattern can be discussed at interview.
This role is within our Supported Living Service, supporting adults with learning disabilities or autism to live independently and providing short-term break services.
Rewards and Benefits
* 26 days' holiday (prorated for part-time staff), increasing to 28 days after 2 years and 31 days after 5 years
* Option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave
* Extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting health and wellbeing
* Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
* Paternity, adoption, and dependents leave
* Generous local government salary-related pension
* Lifestyle discounts (gym, travel, shopping, etc.)
* Learning and development resources
About the Role
We seek a dedicated Finance and Resource Manager to oversee finance and resource functions within our Supported Living Service. Responsibilities include analysis, planning, implementation, and monitoring to ensure service quality and value for money.
You will report to the Lead Manager - Supported Living Services, line manage a small team of support and administrative staff, and support colleagues in similar roles as needed.
Shortlisting Criteria
Applicants should demonstrate:
* A commitment to 'Supporting people to live their best life' and alignment with Surrey County Council values
* Excellent communication and partnership skills
* Experience in budgeting, financial procedures, and contract management
* Strong analytical and planning skills, with ability to present management information
* Technical understanding of resource scheduling systems
* Organisational skills and ability to manage conflicting priorities
Applicants will need to upload a CV and answer questions about managing priorities, budget setting, and financial compliance.
For questions about the role, flexible working, or barriers to employment, please contact us.
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 17th August 2025, with interviews to follow.
We look forward to your application. Please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Local Government Reorganisation
Surrey County Council is preparing for Local Government Reorganisation, which will result in a smaller number of unitary councils by April 2027. This role will transfer to the new council with existing terms and conditions.
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We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to disabled applicants who meet the role's minimum criteria and choose to disclose their disability. Reasonable adjustments can be requested during the application and interview process.
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