Walsall Council, Executive Director – Resources & Monitoring Officer

Salary: 150,905 to £158,342

Walsall Council has ambitious plans for the next decade and beyond, shaped by a new political administration with a developing vision for the Borough’s future. In this pivotal corporate leadership role, you will work alongside the Chief Executive, fellow Executive Directors and senior managers to provide strategic leadership, vision and transformational change across the organisation. You will play a critical role in delivering the Council’s priorities, ensuring strong governance, financial sustainability and high-quality, customer-focused services for our communities.

We are seeking an exceptional, experienced and confident leader who can operate at the highest level of a large, complex and politically led organisation. As Executive Director for Resources, you will have leadership responsibility for a broad portfolio of enabling services for the organisation.

You will act as the Council’s Statutory Monitoring Officer, ensuring the highest standards of governance, probity and legal compliance, while working closely with elected members to support the effective delivery of the administration’s priorities. You will also sponsor and drive major corporate transformation programmes, embedding innovation, modern business practices and digital solutions to improve outcomes and deliver value for money.

This role requires a strong track record of leading large-scale organisational change, managing significant resources and inspiring high-performing teams. You will bring political awareness, outstanding influencing skills, and the ability to build strong partnerships across local, regional and national networks, helping to shape and deliver the Borough’s ambitions.

We would welcome applications from senior leaders with extensive experience in local government or similarly complex public sector environments, who can demonstrate strategic impact, financial and commercial acumen, and a commitment to delivering inclusive, customer-focused services.

The work base is Walsall; however, hybrid working offers flexibility to work from other locations and from home.

For further information, please click link below to download a candidate briefing pack:

Executive Director – Resources & Monitoring Officer

Closing date: 23.59 on 5 July 2026

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Kelly Ridley 07709 512415

Rachael Morris 07840 711217 or

Julie Towers 07764 791736

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