Strategic Director of Resources (S151 Officer)

Connected Local Government; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in North West Leicestershire is seeking a Strategic Director of Resources to oversee finance, procurement, and governance. The role requires a forward-thinking leader with considerable experience in local government finance, strategic skills, and the ability to drive regeneration efforts. This is an exciting opportunity to shape services at a transformative time within the council. Interested candidates should be ready to engage at a senior level and lead a strong finance team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading finance teams and managing significant budgets.
• Strong strategic leadership capabilities in a public sector setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead key service areas including finance, procurement, and business change.
• Ensure robust financial management as Section 151 Officer.
• Oversee the implementation of council's regeneration and development priorities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial management

Strategic thinking

Political astuteness

Education

Senior finance experience in local government

Job description

North West Leicestershire is a district on the move – we are ambitious, connected, and ready for the future. At the heart of the National Forest and strategically positioned with excellent transport links, we are driving forward regeneration and growth. From major housing and employment developmentsto bold plans for devolution and local government reorganisation, our focusis on creating a clean, green, and prosperous place where people want to live, work, and visit.

We are seeking a new Strategic Director of Resources to lead a number of key service areas including finance, procurement, ICT, revenues & benefits and business change. As our Section 151 Officer you will ensure robust financial management and governance and oversee an extensive capital programme.

Your leadership will help us deliver on key priorities such as regeneration, improved customer experience, and local government reorganisation. This is a great opportunity to join us at a time of change and transformation at the council so we are seeking forward thinking, innovative and politically astute candidates with excellent leadership skills, who can work at a strategic level as well as develop what is already a strong finance team. As the Section 151 Officer, you will need considerable senior finance experience in a local government setting.

Tom Ripley on 07701 217 520 or [e-mail].

Closing date: 25 January 2026

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