Corporate Director Finance & Governance (s151)
Shropshire Council is on a journey of improvement, transformation and renewal. Having strengthened our foundations, we are now building a high-performing senior leadership team to help shape the future of both the Council and the county we serve.
As our Corporate Director of Finance and Governance and statutory Section 151 Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the Council remains financially resilient, well governed and focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for residents.
This is more than a finance role. As a member of our Corporate Leadership Team, you will help drive organisational improvement, provide trusted strategic advice to members and officers, and lead services that are central to the Council's success.
We are seeking an established senior leader currently working in local government who has held, or is currently holding, a Section 151 Officer role. You will bring credibility, resilience and sound judgement, alongside the ability to build trust, lead through change and make difficult decisions with integrity and confidence.
In return, we offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact in one of England's most distinctive counties, working with an ambitious leadership team committed to improvement, stability and long-term success.
If you are an experienced Section 151 Officer looking for a significant leadership challenge and the opportunity to shape the future of a council and the communities it serves, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please view the role profile and welcome letter below.
To apply
To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement of no more than 1000 words.
With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.
Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.
