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Executive Director Adults, Health & Integration

London Borough of Hackney

Salary: £177,435 - £189,995

Hackney is looking for a senior leader who can do more than run a major service. We need someone who can bring Adult Social Care and Integrated Health closer to the heart of the council, strengthen its place across the health and care system and focus the organisation on better outcomes for Hackney is looking for a senior leader who can do more than run a major service. We need someone who can bring Adult Social Care and Integrated Health closer to the heart of the council, strengthen its place across the health and care system and focus the organisation on better outcomes for residents.

As our statutory Executive Director of Adult Social Services and Integrated Health, you will lead Adults, Commissioning, Integrated Learning and Hackney’s overall success. As our statutory Executive Director of Adult Social Services and Integrated Health, you will lead Adults, Commissioning, Integrated Learning and our work with health partners. As a key member of the council’s executive leadership team, you will help steer corporate priorities and share accountability for Hackney’s overall success. work with health partners. As a key member of the council’s executive leadership team, you will help steer corporate priorities and share accountability

The mandate is clear. We want to move from “Requires Improvement” to “Good” when CQC returns. This involves modernising point-of-entry The mandate is clear. We want to move from “Requires Improvement” to “Good” when CQC returns. This involves modernising point-of-entry access, minimising assessment delays, and ensuring individuals obtain appropriate support when needed. It also means reshaping commissioning, access, minimising assessment delays, and ensuring individuals obtain appropriate support when needed. It also means reshaping commissioning, strengthening performance and delivering significant savings without losing sight of quality, prevention or people’s independence. strengthening performance and delivering significant savings without losing sight of quality, prevention or people’s independence.

You will not do this from inside a service silo. Strong partnerships with Homerton Healthcare, the North East London ICB and other system partners You will not do this from inside a service silo. Strong partnerships with Homerton Healthcare, the North East London ICB and other system partners will be central to the role in delivering successful outcomes to our residents. You will work closely with the Executive Director of Children’s Services, will be central to the role in delivering successful outcomes to our residents. You will work closely with the Executive Director of Children’s Services, particularly around transition, and the council’s fi nance leadership as we make difficult choices and build a sustainable service. particularly around transition, and the council’s fi nance leadership as we make difficult choices and build a sustainable service.

Hackney’s new administration has put equality and equity firmly at the centre of its ambitions. You will turn that commitment into practice: in how services Hackney’s new administration has put equality and equity firmly at the centre of its ambitions. You will turn that commitment into practice: in how services are designed, how decisions are made and how the directorate develops a leadership team that better reflects the borough it serves. are designed, how decisions are made and how the directorate develops a leadership team that better reflects the borough it serves.

We are open-minded about where you have built your experience. You will need a strong record of leading Adult Social Care and Public Health at scale; we are open-minded about where you have built your experience. You will need a strong record of leading Adult Social Care and Public Health at scale, sound professional judgement and the credibility to fulfil the statutory DASS role. Just as important will be your ability to connect with residents, elected sound professional judgement and the credibility to fulfil the statutory DASS role. Just as important will be your ability to connect with residents, elected members, staff, partners and colleagues across the council. members, staff, partners and colleagues across the council.

You will be a visible and collaborative corporate leader. You will set clear standards, face difficult issues early and create the conditions in which You will be a visible and collaborative corporate leader. You will set clear standards, face difficult issues early and create the conditions in which people can perform at their best, leading from the front and upholding the council’s values. You will combine strong operational grip with humanity, people can perform at their best, leading from the front and upholding the council’s values. You will combine strong operational grip with humanity, understanding that lasting improvement is built with people, not done to them. understanding that lasting improvement is built with people, not done to them.

This is a demanding role with a substantial agenda. It is also a chance to shape the future of care in one of London’s most distinctive boroughs, supported by a Chief Executive and political leadership who are clear about the change they want to see. like to hear from you. This is a demanding role with a substantial agenda. It is also a chance to shape the future of care in one of London’s most distinctive boroughs, supported by a Chief Executive and political leadership who are clear about the change they want to see. If you believe Adult Social Care should be central to how a council improves lives and you can bring a system together behind that purpose, we would like to hear from you. If you believe Adult Social Care should be central to how a council improves lives and you can bring a system together behind that purpose, we would like to hear from you.

Executive Director Adults, Health & Integration - Job Description

For a confidential discussion please contact Kelly Ridley at kelly.ridley@penna.com or on 07709 512415

Recruitment Timeline:

• Applications Closing Date: 23:59pm on Wednesday 30^th September 2026
• Longlist Meeting (candidates not required): Wednesday 14^th October 2026
• Preliminary Interviews: Monday 19^th or Tuesday 20^th October 2026
• Shortlist Meeting (candidates not required): Monday 2^nd November 2026
• Final Panel Interviews: Monday 9^th November 2026

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
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Director of Adult Social Care and Health (Operations)

Salary: £Competitive / Kent County Council / Hybrid

Lead at scale. Improve lives. Shape the future.

The Role

This is an opportunity to lead at significant scale, deliver tangible improvement and help shape the future of adult social care in Kent.

Reporting to the Corporate Director of Adult Social Care and Health, you will be a key member of the Directorate’s senior leadership team, providing strategic and operational leadership across a substantial portfolio of adult social care services. You will lead services that support some of Kent’s most vulnerable residents, while working across the Council and with health and other partners to improve outcomes, manage demand and ensure consistently high-quality practice.

There is a clear and immediate improvement agenda. A particular priority will be reviewing and strengthening Kent’s approach to adult safeguarding, ensuring that referrals are assessed and triaged effectively, that the right policies, processes and systems are in place and consistently followed, and that resources are focused where they can have the greatest impact.

You will also help reset Kent’s approach to hospital discharge, working closely and constructively with NHS partners to establish effective pathways, clarify expectations and ensure the right arrangements are in place for residents moving from hospital into appropriate care and support.

This is therefore much more than a role maintaining existing services. It offers the opportunity to lead change at scale and pace, improve performance and practice, strengthen partnerships and translate Kent’s ambition for person-centred, preventative adult social care into consistently excellent delivery.

The Organisation

Kent County Council operates one of the largest and most complex adult social care systems in the country, serving a county of around 1.6 million residents. It is an organisation where the scale of the challenge is matched by the opportunity to make a significant difference.

Kent’s ambition is clear: to support people to lead the lives they want to live, putting people at the heart of decision-making, promoting independence and preventing, reducing or delaying the need for care and support. Its Adult Social Care Strategy is built around three principles: putting the person first, improving all the time and measuring what matters.

And the wider context makes this an especially interesting time to join. Local Government Reorganisation will reshape local government across Kent. For the successful candidate, that creates a rare opportunity: to gain experience leading services at the scale and complexity of one of England’s largest county councils while contributing to the improvement and development of services that will ultimately transition into new organisations.

For an ambitious adult social care leader, this is an opportunity to make an impact now while helping shape what comes next.

Candidates

We are looking for an experienced and credible adult services leader who combines strong operational leadership with the ability to lead significant and sustained improvement.

You might already be operating at Director level, or you could be an accomplished senior leader ready to take on a broader and more complex leadership role. You do not necessarily need to be a qualified social worker. What matters is that you bring relevant leadership experience within adult social care and a strong understanding of areas such as safeguarding, referrals, assessment and/or front-door services.

For those aspiring ultimately to a DASS role, or considering a future interim career, the scale, visibility and complexity of this appointment also offer exceptional professional development.

Next Steps

If you are excited by the opportunity to lead adult social care at scale, deliver meaningful improvement and play a part in shaping the future of services across Kent, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To download a job description, click here.

For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Andrew Tromans at Penna on 07805 226301 or andrew.tromans@penna.com.

Closing date: Midnight 27 September, 2026.

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Assistant Director – Assurance & Partnerships

(Chief Audit Executive)

Salary: £98,303

Location: Ashton-under-Lyme / Hybrid (circa 2 days onsite per week, on average)

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious local authority at a pivotal stage in its transformation and play a leading role in shaping how assurance, governance and risk support the delivery of better outcomes for residents.

Reporting to the Strategic Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer), you will act as the Senior Assurance Lead and Council's Chief Audit Executive leader, providing strategic leadership across, internal audit, risk, counter fraud, insurance, business continuity and corporate assurance, whilst overseeing key strategic partnerships including SWAP (South West Audit Partnership) who we partner with for our Internal Audit function..

Far more than a traditional internal audit role, you will help redefine the way assurance supports the organisation – moving from compliance and assurance in isolation towards a modern, enabling function that acts as a trusted adviser and critical friend to services, supporting innovation whilst ensuring effective governance, proportionate control and informed decision-making.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, Members and senior leaders, you will influence corporate decision-making, strengthen the Council's assurance framework, oversee major transformation programmes and help drive continuous improvement across governance, risk management and organisational resilience.

The Organisation

Like many local authorities, Tameside faces financial and service pressures. However, the Council also has a clear vision for the future, underpinned by ambitious plans for transformation, innovation and improved outcomes for residents.

Significant investment has already been made in strengthening the Council's audit and assurance arrangements, creating an exciting platform from which to develop a genuinely modern assurance function that enables transformation, supports better decision-making and strengthens organisational resilience.

Candidates

We are interested in speaking with experienced Chief Audit Executives, Assistant Directors, Heads of Internal Audit, Heads of Risk, Governance or Assurance, together with other ambitious senior assurance professionals who have experience across multiple assurance disciplines.

You will combine strong professional credibility with outstanding leadership, relationship-building and influencing skills. Whether your experience has been gained within local government or another large, complex public sector organisation, you will be confident operating strategically, managing partnerships, constructively challenging senior stakeholders and enabling positive organisational change.

Next Steps

To find out more, please visit the role microsite:

https://leadingtameside.com

For a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Tromans at Penna at andrew.tromans@penna.com or on 07805 226301.

Applications should consist of a CV and supporting statement setting out how you meet the requirements of the role.

Applications Close: 23:59 Sunday 27th September 2026

How to Apply

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Finance Business Partners are responsible for implementing the business partnering function for the assigned service area, in this case Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), supporting delivery of SEND reforms. The role is pivotal in providing strategic support in all aspects of financial advice for the service across the organisation.

They act as partners with service leadership teams to develop, constructively challenge and support service plans and project delivery, while taking responsibility for managing and reporting on operational performance for the business partnering function.

The post holder will be required to:

• Control the deployment and allocation of service resources within the overall corporate and legislative framework and be accountable for the performance of the service area against agreed objectives.
• Support the development of the budget for the relevant service area and contribute to wider service planning.
• Be professionally accountable for interventions within their area of responsibility.

The post holder will be required to assess situations from a commercial, business or finance perspective and provide appropriate financial advice to support complex business decisions. They will work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure the best use of limited financial resources, providing the strategic financial insight, intelligence and support required.

The post holder will produce high quality financial analysis and provide robust assessment of financial risk to support decision making.

As well as being an excellent technical accountant, the successful candidate will think strategically and support the organisation to achieve its objectives, while being aware of the political and commercial context. They will think innovatively, focus on key priorities and make clear decisions.

Please note that, for this specific role, Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must already hold valid UK work authorisation that does not require sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

This role will be responsible for supporting the implementation of SEND Reforms:

• Act as lead finance business partner for SEND Reforms and associated transformation programmes, providing strategic financial advice to programme boards and senior leadership.
• Monitor and report SEND budgets, forecasts, risks and mitigations.
• Support delivery of SEND improvement plans, deficit management plans and transformation programmes.
• Analyse SEND cost drivers and identify sustainable financial solutions, including developing financial models for long term impacts and scenario modelling.
• Review SEND systems and business processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work closely with SEND and Transformation colleagues to implement comprehensive financial and operational SEND Reform plans.
• Provide expert technical financial advice and demonstrate detailed knowledge of all financial aspects relating to SEND and High Needs funding.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA) or part-qualified with a demonstrable plan to achieve full qualification within nine months.
• Evidence of post-qualification continuing professional development.

Terms and Conditions

The following conditions apply to this role:

• Satisfactory employment references and identity checks.
• Satisfactory declaration of interests.
• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Continued professional body registration where applicable.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application, including a supporting statement outlining how their skills and experience make them a suitable candidate for the role.

Please upload a copy of your CV as part of your submission.

The employer reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Early application is therefore encouraged.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We value diversity and seek to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery regardless of race, disability, gender, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

To support fair recruitment practices and reduce the risk of bias, an anonymous shortlisting process may be used, whereby identifying personal information is removed from applications during the initial assessment stage.

We are committed to supporting employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Wherever possible, flexible working arrangements will be considered, subject to service requirements.

Please see the full Job Description here

For a confidential discussion contact: Andreas.Efthymiou@penna.com or 07546 415 794.

How to Apply

1.    Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”

2.    Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.

3.    Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.

4.    Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.

5.    Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

6.    If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Shape the Future of Finance

Are you an ambitious finance professional with a passion for transformation, performance improvement and modern public sector finance?

We are looking for an exceptional Strategic Finance Transformation and Performance Manager to play a leading role in delivering our vision for a modern, high-performing finance function. This is a unique opportunity to influence how finance supports decision-making across the Council, driving innovation, improving financial performance and helping to deliver better outcomes for residents.

Working closely with senior leaders, budget holders and finance colleagues, you will lead initiatives that transform financial processes, strengthen financial management, improve data quality and performance reporting, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

The role reflects the Council's focus on modernising finance through automation, improved systems, better use of data, stronger business partnering and continuous improvement.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading strategic finance transformation that improves efficiency, effectiveness and value for money.
• Developing and implementing innovative approaches to financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
• Driving continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and controls.
• Supporting the development of automation, enhanced financial reporting and digital finance solutions.
• Providing expert financial insight, modelling and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Developing performance frameworks, dashboards and management information that support organisational priorities.
• Working collaboratively with directors, service managers and elected members to improve financial awareness and accountability.
• Supporting the implementation and optimisation of finance systems and technologies.
• Championing a culture of learning, development and excellence within the finance team.

About You

We are looking for someone who can combine strong technical finance expertise with outstanding analytical and change management skills.

You will have:

• A recognised CCAB/CIMA qualification.
• Significant experience in a senior finance, transformation or performance management role.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering complex change and service improvement.
• Strong financial modelling, forecasting and analytical skills.
• Advance finance system and reporting skills.
• Experience of developing performance reporting and using data to challenge and drive business decisions.
• Knowledge and experience of local government finance and the challenges facing the public sector.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to translate complex financial information into practical, actionable insights.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting time to join our Finance Service. We are investing in our people, systems and ways of working to create a modern, resilient and forward-looking finance function. You will have the opportunity to:

• Shape and influence strategic change across the Council.
• Work with senior leaders on high-profile corporate priorities.
• Lead innovative projects that improve services for residents.
• Develop your professional and leadership skills.
• Benefit from flexible working arrangements and a commitment to wellbeing.
• Join a supportive and collaborative team.

About Us

We are committed to delivering excellent public services, embracing innovation, promoting inclusion and ensuring every pound of public money is used effectively to create better outcomes for our communities. 

Please see the full Job Description here

For a confidential discussion contact: Andreas.Efthymiou@penna.com or 07546 415 794.

How to Apply

1.    Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”

2.    Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.

3.    Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.

4.    Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.

5.    Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

6.    If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Salary: £60,573 to £70,203 (including annually reviewed £7,437 Market Supplement)

Golden Hello: £3,000 for external applicants

Working Pattern Hybrid working, minimum monthly in the office

Location: Merton (team day Thursday) with attendance at partner boroughs as required

Team Structure: Advocates have no management responsibility and report to Assistant Head of Law and/or Head of Law.

The South London Legal Partnership (SLLP) are recruiting an experienced childcare advocate to join its Social Care and Education Team. This role is aimed at advocates who want to focus on high quality public law advocacy and child protection decision‑making, without the commercial pressures of private practice.

SLLP provides inhouse legal services to the London Boroughs of Merton, Richmond upon Thames, Sutton, Wandsworth and the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. The scale of the partnership offers exposure to complex and challenging care proceedings, while maintaining a supportive and collegiate inhouse environment. See what the team has to say Here

The Role

This is an advocacy focused role, reporting to an Assistant Head of Law within a small specialist team, with no line management responsibilities. You will act as an inhouse advocate in public law childcare proceedings and contribute as a trusted subject matter expert across the service.

Main areas of the role include:

• Acting as an in-house advocate in public law childcare proceedings, representing local authorities in the Family Court
• Conducting advocacy at all stages of proceedings, including CMHs (Case Management Hearings), IRHs (Issues Resolution Hearings) and final hearings
• Preparing, analysing, and progressing cases from issue through to conclusion, with a strong focus on child protection and risk management
• Advising social workers and managers on the application of the Children Act 1989 and related public law frameworks
• Working closely with legal colleagues and frontline professionals on case strategy and decision‑making
• Sharing expertise and good practice across the service and contributing to a strong advocacy culture
• Managing a substantial advocacy caseload while maintaining high professional and ethical standards
• Promoting robust public law outcomes that safeguard children and support families
• Deliver training to social work clients and legal colleagues, supporting continuous professional development.

·        Deliver training to social work clients and legal colleagues, supporting continuous professional development.

About You

You will be:

·        A qualified as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (Fellow of CILEX) with rights of advocacy

·        Solid experience in public law children’s work. Experience may be from local government or private practice; prior in-house experience is not essential.

·        Excellent drafting, communication, and client care skills

What we offer

• Strong management support within a clearly structured team

·        This role offers sustained advocacy work, realistic case ownership, hybrid working and a genuine focus on work-life balance, while doing work that has a direct and lasting impact on children’s lives.

For a confidential discussion contact: brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

Please see the Job Description for the role Here

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Salary range: Grade 17 (£68,571 - £71,055 p.a.) plus fantastic benefits

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Croydon

Croydon Council has faced significant challenges in recent years in terms of its financial position. The financial challenge is steep, but the Government has noted our strong progress, with an Executive Mayor, Cabinet, Chief Executive and Corporate Management Team, who all share a commitment to the task ahead and putting Croydon’s people first.

This is a very exciting time to join Croydon as we move from the recovery and improvement phases to the transformational phase of our journey to bring the Council back to financial sustainability.

Croydon is a fantastic place; a vital part of London’s growth story with a strong identity in its own right and this is a rare chance to make genuine change in a place of great opportunity. What we do together over the next four years will help shape the future of one of London’s most diverse and exciting boroughs.

As a Finance Manager, you will be supporting the Director of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer) and Head of Strategic Finance, deputising when required. You will have finance business partner responsibility for overseeing financial planning, monitoring and coordination of financial arrangements for both revenue and capital finance. You will also lead your team of two Principal Accountants and an Accountant.

To be suitable for the role you need to hold a CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification or extensive knowledge and experience of local government finance. You should have evidence of successfully managing key financial processes (budgeting, monitoring, closing of accounts, and completion of grant and statistical returns) for the Dedicated Schools Grant and Education General Fund services, and have experience of working successfully as part of a professional team to deliver strong financial management advice to managers and schools.

To view the Finance Manager (Education) role profile please click here.

About Us

Croydon Council’s priorities:

• The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services.
• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable.
• Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses.
• Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors.
• Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice; and
• Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities.

Key business plan outcomes:

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning.
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential.
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home.
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer; and
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working.

Our values

We are committed to excellence in all we do. Our values reflect the attitude and approach we take to working together to deliver services to our borough.

• One team - Crossing boundaries to work together towards shared goals with colleagues, partners and communities.
• Proud to serve - Striving to always do our best for the community, getting the most from limited resources and using taxpayers’ money wisely.
• Honest and open - Working hard to build trust by treating everyone with honesty and integrity.
• Taking responsibility - Encouraging and supporting each other to take responsibility and show what we can do, learning together and recognising all of our contributions.
•  Valuing diversity - We make the most of the many perspectives that make Croydon distinctive.

Staff Benefits

Benefits and personal development

We want Croydon Council to be a place where our staff enjoy their jobs and are proud to be here. We reward talent and excellence with our flagship benefits scheme, Croydon Options, allowing you to enjoy a healthy work life balance.

• Generous paid Annual Leave of up to 31 days (eligibility criteria applies)
• Provision to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave per year (eligibility criteria applies)
• Flexible and Agile working
• Generous sick leave, maternity leave and family leave provisions
• Unbeatable benefits of being in the Local Government Pension Scheme; which includes employer contributions of 20% (average); “life assurance” (3 years’ salary) and benefit provisions for dependants
• Discounted season tickets for parking in local car parks or an option to cap the daily cost to less than £6
• Interest free travel loans for season tickets
• Confidential and free employee assistance programme and access to staff network groups - BAME, Working Carers, LGBT+, Women’s and Mental Health & Wellbeing

Popular benefits

Discounted parking with NCP, Q-Park and Council Car Parks for Council Employees

The Council has negotiated various corporate rates with NCP and Q-Park. Employees can also avail a negotiated daily parking rate of £5 per day with these car parks.

Employee assistance programme

With ever increasing pressures at work and at home, there are times when we all need some extra support, this is why we have an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) in place to support your total well-being.

Benefits of the EAP

• Free of charge
• Available24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
• Confidential
• Accessible by phone, email, our website and via instant messaging
• Information on a range of work, family and personal issues
• Up to 6 face-to-face counselling sessions per issue. Topics need not be work related
• Independent from your employer and completely unprejudiced

Your development

At Croydon we believe that a skilled and committed workforce is crucial to our future success. To deliver council outcomes successfully we need to equip our people with the knowledge and skills they need to operate in a fast paced, ever evolving environment.

We provide a range of learning activities including inductions for new colleagues, management skills development and personal effectiveness training. We continue to develop different options for you to access the learning you need, whether through face-to-face workshops, e-learning or online content.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.

Further Information

Strategic Structure Chart: Strategic Finance structure for recruitment

Executive Mayor’s Business Plan: Mayor's Business plan 2022 - 2026

2026-27 Budget agreed at Full Council:  Agenda item - The Council's Budget 2026-27 | Croydon Council

2025-26 Period 9 Financial Performance Report:  2025-26-period-9-financial-performance-report.pdf

2024-25 Annual accounts: Financial accounts | Croydon Council

For a confidential discussion contact: Andreas.Efthymiou@penna.com or 07546 415 794.

How to Apply

1.    Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”

2.    Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.

3.    Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.

4.    Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.

5.    Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

6.    If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Cheshire West & Chester Council

Head of Highways & Infrastructure

Salary: Up to £98,827 per annum

 This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of the North West's most strategically important highways and infrastructure services at a pivotal moment for the region.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Lead the Network. Shape the Region. Deliver Lasting Impact

As Cheshire West and Chester Council enters a new era, and as an integral part of the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority, highways and infrastructure are at the heart of delivering sustainable economic growth, housing, connectivity, resilience and decarbonisation. Reporting directly to the Director of Transport, Highways and Climate Change, you will lead a high-profile service responsible for highways infrastructure delivery, asset and network management, structures, traffic signals, climate adaptation and flood risk management.

​Make a Difference Every Day

​This is a role with significant statutory responsibility and public visibility. You will provide assurance to elected members, senior leaders and residents that the Council's highway infrastructure is being managed safely, effectively and responsibly.

As the Council's lead professional for highways and infrastructure, you will ensure compliance with the Highways Act, New Roads and Street Works Act, Traffic Management Act and associated health and safety legislation. Balancing long-term strategic ambition with operational accountability, you will protect the travelling public, maintain network resilience and oversee the management of some of the Council's most significant assets.

Lead with Confidence

​From responding to major incidents, severe weather and network disruption, to defending the Council's position on statutory compliance and public liability matters, you will provide calm, confident leadership in complex and highly visible situations.​

Your ability to build trust, communicate clearly and make sound decisions under pressure will be key to maintaining public confidence and organisational resilience.

Deliver Major Investment and Lasting Impact

You will oversee major capital investment programmes, ensuring funding from the Council, Department for Transport and Combined Authority translates into tangible improvements for residents, businesses and communities.

 You will ensure schemes are delivered safely on time and on budget, while supporting inward investment, economic growth and the Council's wider strategic ambitions.

Drive Performance Through People and Partnerships

Leading large multidisciplinary teams and managing the Council's largest delivery contract, valued at more than £200 million, you will drive performance, innovation and continuous improvement.

You will champion a proactive, risk-based approach to asset management, ensuring robust inspection regimes, effective emergency responses and strong governance. Through effective partnership working and commercial leadership, you will help safeguard the Council's reputation while delivering excellent outcomes.

Shape the Future of the Region

Working closely with elected members, senior colleagues, government agencies and regional partners, including National Highways and Network Rail, you will play a leading role in shaping transport and infrastructure priorities across Cheshire and Warrington.

You will influence regional investment decisions while ensuring high-quality day-to-day services for residents, businesses and visitors.

To learn more about the role please visit: https://www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk/head-of-highways

For an informal confidential conversation, please contact our consultants at Penna:

• Mark Baldwinson on 07764 698139 or mark.baldwinson@penna.com
• Pete John on 07701 305617 or pete.john@penna.com

Recruitment Timeline:

• Applications Closing Date: 23:59pm on Sunday 13^th September 2026
• Longlist Meeting (candidates not required): 17^th September 2026
• Preliminary Interviews: 22^nd September 2026
• Shortlist Meeting (candidates not required): W/C 28^th September 2026
• Final Panel Interviews: W/C 5^th October 2026

How to Apply:

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com to inform the Penna team.

Location: Tottenham Hale / Edmonton EcoPark, North London (with flexible working arrangements)

Salary: £165,000 + bonus

The North London Waste Authority (NLWA) serves more than two million residents across seven London boroughs and is delivering one of the UK's most significant local authority infrastructure programmes. Through the North London Heat and Power Project, we are creating the next generation of sustainable waste infrastructure for north London, providing facilities that will serve communities for decades to come.

At the heart of the programme is a state-of-the-art Energy Recovery Facility currently under construction at Edmonton EcoPark. Once complete, it will process up to 700,000 tonnes of waste each year, generate electricity, support a major district heating network and deliver some of the highest environmental standards of any facility in the country.

We are seeking an exceptional Programme Director to lead the final delivery, commissioning and transition into operation of this landmark project. Reporting to the Managing Director and working closely with Members, senior stakeholders and LondonEnergy Ltd, you will provide visible leadership through a critical stage of the programme's lifecycle.

This is a role that extends well beyond project delivery. You will lead the Authority's relationship with major contractors and delivery partners, provide assurance on programme performance, risk and expenditure, and help senior decision-makers navigate complex technical, commercial and governance issues. You will play a key role in maintaining confidence, building consensus and ensuring momentum is maintained through to completion.

You will inherit a mature programme, an experienced client-side team and an established network of specialist advisers. Your challenge will be to provide strategic leadership, exercise sound judgement and guide the project through construction, commissioning and operational readiness while maintaining the highest standards of safety, environmental performance and public accountability.

We are looking for an accomplished infrastructure leader with experience of delivering programmes of comparable scale and complexity. You may come from the energy, utilities, transport, nuclear, waste or wider infrastructure sectors. Most importantly, you will bring the credibility to operate at board level, the commercial judgement to manage complex contractor relationships, and the ability to provide assurance to Members, Chief Executives and senior stakeholders.

You will be collaborative, resilient and inclusive in your leadership style, with the confidence to make difficult decisions and bring people with you. Combining strategic thinking with a strong delivery focus, you will be motivated by the opportunity to shape the successful completion of one of the most significant infrastructure projects currently underway in local government.

For more information, please download a candidate pack here.

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact:

• James Miller on 07701 233159 or james.miller@penna.com
• Tom Niven on 07860 657044 or tom.niven@penna.com

Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 13th September 2026
• Technical / Preliminary Interviews: W/C 21st September 2026
• Shortlisting Meeting: W/C 28th September 2026
• Further Assessment and Stakeholder Interviews: W/C 5th October 2026
• Final Panel Interviews: W/C 12th October 2026

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Join Our Finance Team - Build your career. Shape our borough. Grow with us.

Tameside Council is transforming its Finance Service to create a modern, ambitious and highly skilled function. We are building a team that is strategic, forward‑thinking and committed to continuous improvement, and we are looking for talented people who want to grow with us.

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Senior Finance Manager to lead our Systems Accounting function within the Corporate Finance team, with a strong focus on maximising the value of our existing (but not limited to) Unit4 (ERP) platform. This is a pivotal role driving the effective use, development, and optimisation of financial systems to support high-quality reporting, robust controls, and efficient processes across the Council

As lead on systems accounting, you will act as the key interface between finance and digital services, ensuring that Unit4 is fully aligned with business needs and enabling transformation through system improvements, automation, and data insight. Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and associated modules, including workflow, reporting, and data structures, alongside overseeing system controls, user access, and governance to ensure compliance with audit and regulatory standards while continually seeking opportunities to enhance user experience and streamline processes.

You will provide expert support and training to finance teams and budget holders, promoting consistent and effective use of Unit4 across the organisation. You will play a pivotal role in financial transformation initiatives, leveraging system functionality to enable more timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting, supporting strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking finance professional with strong technical systems expertise, a deep understanding of Unit4, and a passion for driving continuous improvement through digital innovation.

If you're passionate about high‑quality financial management and want to work in an organisation where your development truly matters, this is your opportunity to apply for a key role in the finance team.

Why Choose Tameside?

A culture of learning, growth and progression

A cornerstone of our People Plan is Learning & Growth, and our Finance Development Pathway is designed to support every colleague—from Apprentice to Head of Finance—to build a meaningful and fulfilling career.

Here, your career progression is not left to chance. We provide:

• Clear development pathways showing how your role can evolve over time—from exploring and expanding your skills, to moving sideways for broader experience, to progressing into more senior positions.
• Supported qualifications, including AAT, CIPFA and leadership & management programmes.
• A strong culture of development through My Performance conversations, shadowing, mentoring and structured skills-building.

Opportunities to move up—and move across

Career development isn’t always linear. Our Finance Development Pathway supports:

Moving Up

Progress to the next career step with the right experience and qualifications—supported by a wide range of learning and development options.

Moving Sideways

Voluntary rotational opportunities (every two years) let you broaden experience, expand your knowledge across finance disciplines and build a stronger professional profile.

Growing in Your Current Role

Take on new learning opportunities, join employee networks, become a Wellbeing Champion, shadow colleagues, or develop specialist interests.

A supportive, value‑driven organisation

Our STRIVE values—Supportive, Team‑focused, Respectful, Innovative, Valued, Empowering—shape how we work.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
• 36‑hour working week and flexible working
• Access to eLearning, leadership programmes, coaching and a wide array of short courses
• A culture where your contribution is valued and your ideas are heard

Senior Finance Manager

The Role

As a Senior Finance Manager, you will be an existing CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with sustained membership who will lead a professional team delivering strategic financial planning, governance, assurance and value‑for‑money outcomes. You will influence major decisions across the Council, strengthen financial integrity, and support organisational transformation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop your finance team, embedding a high‑performance culture.
• Oversee the annual revenue budget, MTFS, financial planning and year‑end accounts.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior officers and elected members.
• Drive improvements, transformation and innovation in financial management.
• Provide objective challenge and ensure strong financial governance.
• Build strong relationships across services and support long‑term planning.
• Provide expertise in dedicated roles that support a number of functions including Treasury Management, Capital Finance, VAT, PFI, Financial Systems Improvements, All Age Commissioning, Adult Services including Client Finance, Public Health, Neighbourhood and Operational Services, Growth and Regeneration

Development & Progression

The Development Pathway provides a structured route to becoming a future Head Of Finance including:

• Leadership & management qualifications
• Strategic leadership development
• Opportunities to mentor future finance professionals
• Exposure to policy and regulatory interpretation
• Projects linked to innovation and service transformation

Our Commitment to Your Progression

To support genuine progression opportunities, all vacancies up to Senior Finance Manager level are initially ringfenced to the Financial Management service, giving internal colleagues priority to step up when ready.

We also recognise that many internal colleagues study alongside their role—so vacancies remain open for up to six months to allow near‑complete qualifications to be achieved.

At Tameside, your growth matters—and we back it with real opportunities.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above AND a management qualification, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level

For more information on this and other roles we are currently recruiting for, please visit: https://www.leadingtameside.com/ 

You can find the full Job Description for the role Here

For a confidential discussion please contact brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175.

Interview Date: TBC

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found.

How to Apply

1.    Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”

2.    Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.

3.    Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.

4.    Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name. Please DO NOT upload a copy of any certificates or qualifications instead of your supporting statement.

5.    Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

6.    If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Join Our Finance Team - Build your career. Shape our borough. Grow with us.

Tameside Council is transforming its Finance Service to create a modern, ambitious and highly skilled function. We are building a team that is strategic, forward‑thinking and committed to continuous improvement, and we are looking for talented people who want to grow with us.

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically strong Senior Finance Manager to lead on treasury management, VAT, Private Finance Initiative (PFI), and capital accounting within the Corporate Finance team. This is a critical senior management role within the Council, ensuring robust financial stewardship, compliance, and strategic oversight across a complex and high-value portfolio.

You will act as the Council’s lead expert on treasury strategy, capital financing, and technical accounting matters, providing clear advice and assurance to senior leadership and elected members. With responsibility for managing borrowing, investments, cash flow, and statutory returns, you will also oversee the financial governance of PFI schemes and ensure VAT is managed effectively to maximise efficiencies and minimise risk in accordance with HMRC regulations across a diverse range of Council services

Working closely with internal services and external partners, including auditors, advisors, and government bodies, you will play a key role in strengthening financial resilience, maintaining compliance with evolving regulations, and supporting long-term financial planning.

This opportunity is ideal for a qualified finance professional with deep technical expertise, strong leadership capability, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to complex financial challenges.

If you're passionate about high‑quality financial management and want to work in an organisation where your development truly matters, this is your opportunity to apply for a key role in the finance team.

Why Choose Tameside?

A culture of learning, growth and progression

A cornerstone of our People Plan is Learning & Growth, and our Finance Development Pathway is designed to support every colleague—from Apprentice to Head of Finance—to build a meaningful and fulfilling career.

Here, your career progression is not left to chance. We provide:

• Clear development pathways showing how your role can evolve over time—from exploring and expanding your skills, to moving sideways for broader experience, to progressing into more senior positions.
• Supported qualifications, including AAT, CIPFA and leadership & management programmes.
• A strong culture of development through My Performance conversations, shadowing, mentoring and structured skills-building.

Opportunities to move up—and move across

Career development isn’t always linear. Our Finance Development Pathway supports:

Moving Up

Progress to the next career step with the right experience and qualifications—supported by a wide range of learning and development options.

Moving Sideways

Voluntary rotational opportunities (every two years) let you broaden experience, expand your knowledge across finance disciplines and build a stronger professional profile.

Growing in Your Current Role

Take on new learning opportunities, join employee networks, become a Wellbeing Champion, shadow colleagues, or develop specialist interests.

A supportive, value‑driven organisation

Our STRIVE values—Supportive, Team‑focused, Respectful, Innovative, Valued, Empowering—shape how we work.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
• 36‑hour working week and flexible working
• Access to eLearning, leadership programmes, coaching and a wide array of short courses
• A culture where your contribution is valued and your ideas are heard

Senior Finance Manager

The Role

As a Senior Finance Manager, you will be an existing CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with sustained membership who will lead a professional team delivering strategic financial planning, governance, assurance and value‑for‑money outcomes. You will influence major decisions across the Council, strengthen financial integrity, and support organisational transformation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop your finance team, embedding a high‑performance culture.
• Oversee the annual revenue budget, MTFS, financial planning and year‑end accounts.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior officers and elected members.
• Drive improvements, transformation and innovation in financial management.
• Provide objective challenge and ensure strong financial governance.
• Build strong relationships across services and support long‑term planning.
• Provide expertise in dedicated roles that support a number of functions including Treasury Management, Capital Finance, VAT, PFI, Financial Systems Improvements, All Age Commissioning, Adult Services including Client Finance, Public Health, Neighbourhood and Operational Services, Growth and Regeneration

Development & Progression

The Development Pathway provides a structured route to becoming a future Head Of Finance including:

• Leadership & management qualifications
• Strategic leadership development
• Opportunities to mentor future finance professionals
• Exposure to policy and regulatory interpretation
• Projects linked to innovation and service transformation

Our Commitment to Your Progression

To support genuine progression opportunities, all vacancies up to Senior Finance Manager level are initially ringfenced to the Financial Management service, giving internal colleagues priority to step up when ready.

We also recognise that many internal colleagues study alongside their role—so vacancies remain open for up to six months to allow near‑complete qualifications to be achieved.

At Tameside, your growth matters—and we back it with real opportunities.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above AND a management qualification, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level

You can find the full Job Description for the role Here

For more information on this and other roles we are currently recruiting for, please visit: https://www.leadingtameside.com/ 

For a confidential discussion please contact brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

Interview Date: TBC

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found. 

How to Apply

1.    Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”

2.    Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.

3.    Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.

4.    Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name. Please DO NOT upload a copy of any certificates or qualifications instead of your supporting statement.

5.    Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

6.    If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Join Our Finance Team - Build your career. Shape our borough. Grow with us.

Tameside Council is transforming its Finance Service to create a modern, ambitious and highly skilled function. We are building a team that is strategic, forward‑thinking and committed to continuous improvement, and we are looking for talented people who want to grow with us.

We are looking for an ambitious and strategic Senior Finance Manager to lead financial support across our high-profile regeneration, commercialisation, and capital investment programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our borough by providing expert financial insight into major development projects, commercial ventures, and long-term capital planning.

Working at the centre of our place-shaping agenda, you will partner with senior leaders, project teams, and external stakeholders to ensure robust financial management, innovative funding solutions, and sustainable investment decisions. You will bring strong experience in capital finance, business case appraisal, and commercial models, helping to maximise returns while managing risk and delivering value for money for our communities.

This is a critical leadership role for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment and is passionate about driving growth, regeneration, and long-term financial sustainability.

If you're passionate about high‑quality financial management and want to work in an organisation where your development truly matters, this is your opportunity to apply for a key role in the finance team.

Why Choose Tameside?

A culture of learning, growth and progression

A cornerstone of our People Plan is Learning & Growth, and our Finance Development Pathway is designed to support every colleague—from Apprentice to Head of Finance—to build a meaningful and fulfilling career.

Here, your career progression is not left to chance. We provide:

• Clear development pathways showing how your role can evolve over time—from exploring and expanding your skills, to moving sideways for broader experience, to progressing into more senior positions.
• Supported qualifications, including AAT, CIPFA and leadership & management programmes.
• A strong culture of development through My Performance conversations, shadowing, mentoring and structured skills-building.

Opportunities to move up—and move across

Career development isn’t always linear. Our Finance Development Pathway supports:

Moving Up

Progress to the next career step with the right experience and qualifications—supported by a wide range of learning and development options.

Moving Sideways

Voluntary rotational opportunities (every two years) let you broaden experience, expand your knowledge across finance disciplines and build a stronger professional profile.

Growing in Your Current Role

Take on new learning opportunities, join employee networks, become a Wellbeing Champion, shadow colleagues, or develop specialist interests.

A supportive, value‑driven organisation

Our STRIVE values—Supportive, Team‑focused, Respectful, Innovative, Valued, Empowering—shape how we work.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
• 36‑hour working week and flexible working
• Access to eLearning, leadership programmes, coaching and a wide array of short courses
• A culture where your contribution is valued and your ideas are heard

Senior Finance Manager

The Role

As a Senior Finance Manager, you will be an existing CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with sustained membership who will lead a professional team delivering strategic financial planning, governance, assurance and value‑for‑money outcomes. You will influence major decisions across the Council, strengthen financial integrity, and support organisational transformation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop your finance team, embedding a high‑performance culture.
• Oversee the annual revenue budget, MTFS, financial planning and year‑end accounts.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior officers and elected members.
• Drive improvements, transformation and innovation in financial management.
• Provide objective challenge and ensure strong financial governance.
• Build strong relationships across services and support long‑term planning.
• Provide expertise in dedicated roles that support a number of functions including Treasury Management, Capital Finance, VAT, PFI, Financial Systems Improvements, All Age Commissioning, Adult Services including Client Finance, Public Health, Neighbourhood and Operational Services, Growth and Regeneration

Development & Progression

The Development Pathway provides a structured route to becoming a future Head Of Finance including:

• Leadership & management qualifications
• Strategic leadership development
• Opportunities to mentor future finance professionals
• Exposure to policy and regulatory interpretation
• Projects linked to innovation and service transformation

Our Commitment to Your Progression

To support genuine progression opportunities, all vacancies up to Senior Finance Manager level are initially ringfenced to the Financial Management service, giving internal colleagues priority to step up when ready.

We also recognise that many internal colleagues study alongside their role—so vacancies remain open for up to six months to allow near‑complete qualifications to be achieved.

At Tameside, your growth matters—and we back it with real opportunities.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above AND a management qualification, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level

For more information on this and other roles we are currently recruiting for, please visit: https://www.leadingtameside.com/ 

You can find the full Job Description for the role Here

For a confidential discussion please contact brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

Interview Date: TBC

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found.

How to Apply

1.    Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”

2.    Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.

3.    Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.

4.    Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name. - Please DO NOT upload a copy of any certificates or qualifications instead of your supporting statement.

5.    Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

6.    If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Join Our Finance Team - Build your career. Shape our borough. Grow with us.

Tameside Council is transforming its Finance Service to create a modern, ambitious and highly skilled function. We are building a team that is strategic, forward‑thinking and committed to continuous improvement, and we are looking for talented people who want to grow with us.

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Senior Finance Manager to lead financial support for our Adult Services and Public Health portfolios. This is a pivotal role within the Council, helping to ensure the delivery of vital services that support some of our most vulnerable residents and improve population health outcomes.

Working closely with senior leaders, commissioners, and operational teams, you will provide expert financial advice, challenge, and insight across a complex and high-demand service area. You will play a key role in medium-term financial planning, budget management, and transformation programmes, ensuring resources are used effectively to deliver sustainable, high-quality services.

You will also work in partnership with a range of external stakeholders, including health partners and regional bodies, supporting integrated approaches to service delivery and funding. With a strong focus on financial resilience, governance, and innovation, you will help shape services that are responsive, preventative, and outcome-focused.

This role is ideal for a collaborative and strategic finance professional who is passionate about making a real difference in communities and thrives in a dynamic, people-focused environment.

If you're passionate about high‑quality financial management and want to work in an organisation where your development truly matters, this is your opportunity to apply for a key role in the finance team.

Why Choose Tameside?

A culture of learning, growth and progression

A cornerstone of our People Plan is Learning & Growth, and our Finance Development Pathway is designed to support every colleague—from Apprentice to Head of Finance—to build a meaningful and fulfilling career.

Here, your career progression is not left to chance. We provide:

• Clear development pathways showing how your role can evolve over time—from exploring and expanding your skills, to moving sideways for broader experience, to progressing into more senior positions.
• Supported qualifications, including AAT, CIPFA and leadership & management programmes.
• A strong culture of development through My Performance conversations, shadowing, mentoring and structured skills-building.

Opportunities to move up—and move across

Career development isn’t always linear. Our Finance Development Pathway supports:

Moving Up

Progress to the next career step with the right experience and qualifications—supported by a wide range of learning and development options.

Moving Sideways

Voluntary rotational opportunities (every two years) let you broaden experience, expand your knowledge across finance disciplines and build a stronger professional profile.

Growing in Your Current Role

Take on new learning opportunities, join employee networks, become a Wellbeing Champion, shadow colleagues, or develop specialist interests.

A supportive, value‑driven organisation

Our STRIVE values—Supportive, Team‑focused, Respectful, Innovative, Valued, Empowering—shape how we work.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
• 36‑hour working week and flexible working
• Access to eLearning, leadership programmes, coaching and a wide array of short courses
• A culture where your contribution is valued and your ideas are heard

Senior Finance Manager

The Role

As a Senior Finance Manager, you will be an existing CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with sustained membership who will lead a professional team delivering strategic financial planning, governance, assurance and value‑for‑money outcomes. You will influence major decisions across the Council, strengthen financial integrity, and support organisational transformation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop your finance team, embedding a high‑performance culture.
• Oversee the annual revenue budget, MTFS, financial planning and year‑end accounts.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior officers and elected members.
• Drive improvements, transformation and innovation in financial management.
• Provide objective challenge and ensure strong financial governance.
• Build strong relationships across services and support long‑term planning.
• Provide expertise in dedicated roles that support a number of functions including Treasury Management, Capital Finance, VAT, PFI, Financial Systems Improvements, All Age Commissioning, Adult Services including Client Finance, Public Health, Neighbourhood and Operational Services, Growth and Regeneration

Development & Progression

The Development Pathway provides a structured route to becoming a future Head Of Finance including:

• Leadership & management qualifications
• Strategic leadership development
• Opportunities to mentor future finance professionals
• Exposure to policy and regulatory interpretation
• Projects linked to innovation and service transformation

Our Commitment to Your Progression

To support genuine progression opportunities, all vacancies up to Senior Finance Manager level are initially ringfenced to the Financial Management service, giving internal colleagues priority to step up when ready.

We also recognise that many internal colleagues study alongside their role—so vacancies remain open for up to six months to allow near‑complete qualifications to be achieved.

At Tameside, your growth matters—and we back it with real opportunities.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above AND a management qualification, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level

For more information on this and other roles we are currently recruiting for, please visit: https://www.leadingtameside.com/ 

You can find the full Job Description for the role Here

For a confidential discussion please contact brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

Interview Date: TBC

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found.

How to Apply

1.    Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”

2.    Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.

3.    Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.

4.    Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name. Please DO NOT upload a copy of any certificates or qualifications instead of your supporting statement.

5.    Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.

6.    If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Join Our Finance Team - Build your career. Shape our borough. Grow with us.

Tameside Council is transforming its Finance Service to create a modern, ambitious and highly skilled function. We are building a team that is strategic, forward‑thinking and committed to continuous improvement, and we are looking for talented people who want to grow with us.

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Finance Manager to lead financial support across our All-Age Commissioning portfolio, with a particular focus on Section 75 agreements, partnership working, and the management of our Client Finance function. This is a key leadership role, supporting the delivery of integrated, high-quality services for residents across health and social care.

Working closely with senior commissioners, operational leaders, and key partners including the NHS Integrated Care Board (ICB), you will provide expert financial advice, insight, and challenge across a complex landscape of pooled budgets and joint commissioning arrangements. You will play a central role in ensuring robust governance, transparency, and value for money in relation to Section 75 agreements and wider partnership funding.

In addition, you will lead the Client Finance function, ensuring the effective management of service user financial assessments, income collection, and statutory responsibilities, while maintaining a strong focus on customer experience, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape financial strategy and delivery at the interface of health and social care. It is ideally suited to a collaborative and forward-thinking finance professional with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of partnership working, and a passion for delivering positive outcomes for communities.

If you're passionate about high‑quality financial management and want to work in an organisation where your development truly matters, this is your opportunity to apply for a key role in the finance team.

Why Choose Tameside?

A culture of learning, growth and progression

A cornerstone of our People Plan is Learning & Growth, and our Finance Development Pathway is designed to support every colleague—from Apprentice to Head of Finance—to build a meaningful and fulfilling career.

Here, your career progression is not left to chance. We provide:

• Clear development pathways showing how your role can evolve over time—from exploring and expanding your skills, to moving sideways for broader experience, to progressing into more senior positions.
• Supported qualifications, including AAT, CIPFA and leadership & management programmes.
• A strong culture of development through My Performance conversations, shadowing, mentoring and structured skills-building.

Opportunities to move up—and move across

Career development isn’t always linear. Our Finance Development Pathway supports:

Moving Up

Progress to the next career step with the right experience and qualifications—supported by a wide range of learning and development options.

Moving Sideways

Voluntary rotational opportunities (every two years) let you broaden experience, expand your knowledge across finance disciplines and build a stronger professional profile.

Growing in Your Current Role

Take on new learning opportunities, join employee networks, become a Wellbeing Champion, shadow colleagues, or develop specialist interests.

A supportive, value‑driven organisation

Our STRIVE values—Supportive, Team‑focused, Respectful, Innovative, Valued, Empowering—shape how we work.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme
• 36‑hour working week and flexible working
• Access to eLearning, leadership programmes, coaching and a wide array of short courses
• A culture where your contribution is valued and your ideas are heard

Senior Finance Manager

The Role

As a Senior Finance Manager, you will be an existing CCAB/CIMA Qualified Accountant with sustained membership who will lead a professional team delivering strategic financial planning, governance, assurance and value‑for‑money outcomes. You will influence major decisions across the Council, strengthen financial integrity, and support organisational transformation. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop your finance team, embedding a high‑performance culture.
• Oversee the annual revenue budget, MTFS, financial planning and year‑end accounts.
• Provide strategic financial advice to senior officers and elected members.
• Drive improvements, transformation and innovation in financial management.
• Provide objective challenge and ensure strong financial governance.
• Build strong relationships across services and support long‑term planning.
• Provide expertise in dedicated roles that support a number of functions including Treasury Management, Capital Finance, VAT, PFI, Financial Systems Improvements, All Age Commissioning, Adult Services including Client Finance, Public Health, Neighbourhood and Operational Services, Growth and Regeneration

Development & Progression

The Development Pathway provides a structured route to becoming a future Head Of Finance including:

• Leadership & management qualifications
• Strategic leadership development
• Opportunities to mentor future finance professionals
• Exposure to policy and regulatory interpretation
• Projects linked to innovation and service transformation

Our Commitment to Your Progression

To support genuine progression opportunities, all vacancies up to Senior Finance Manager level are initially ringfenced to the Financial Management service, giving internal colleagues priority to step up when ready.

We also recognise that many internal colleagues study alongside their role—so vacancies remain open for up to six months to allow near‑complete qualifications to be achieved.

At Tameside, your growth matters—and we back it with real opportunities.

** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above AND a management qualification, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level

For more information on this and other roles we are currently recruiting for, please visit: https://www.leadingtameside.com/ 

You can find the full Job Description for the role Here

For a confidential discussion please contact brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

Interview Date: TBC

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found.

How to Apply

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Executive Director of Resources

Oldham Council | c. £150,000

Help shape the organisation that will deliver Oldham's ambitions.

The opportunity

Oldham Council is looking for an exceptional Executive Director of Resources to join our Executive Management Team at an important point in our development.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead a broad portfolio encompassing Finance, Legal, Digital & IT, HR & Organisational Development, Democratic Services, Internal Audit, Risk & Assurance, Governance, Performance, Transformation, Customer Experience, Procurement, and Revenues & Benefits.

But this is about much more than leading corporate services.

We want our enabling functions to become the organisational capability that drives transformation across the Council – bringing together our people, technology, resources, governance and performance to enable innovation, accelerate improvement and deliver better outcomes for residents.

As one of the Chief Executive's principal strategic advisers, you will work collaboratively across the Executive Management Team, helping shape organisational strategy, strengthen financial and corporate resilience, accelerate digital innovation and ensure we have the capacity and capability to deliver our ambitions.

Oldham and our organisation

Oldham is an ambitious metropolitan borough of almost a quarter of a million people, with one of the youngest populations in Greater Manchester and enormous potential for the future.

Our ambitions are significant. Through our Corporate Plan, we are focused on three core missions: creating Healthier, Happier Lives, making Oldham a Great Place to Live, and building a Green and Growing economy.

We are investing in our town centres, creating new homes, jobs and public spaces, and working with our communities to improve services, reduce inequalities and create opportunities for everyone who calls Oldham home.

We are also part of something bigger. As one of Greater Manchester's ten local authorities, we are working within one of the country's most developed models of regional collaboration and devolution, creating opportunities to influence public service reform well beyond Oldham.

Our organisation has made considerable progress in recent years, strengthening leadership, rebuilding corporate capacity and improving resilience. Our next challenge is to build on that progress and accelerate the pace of transformation.

About you

We are deliberately keeping an open mind about where our next Executive Director comes from.

You may already be an Executive Director of Resources, Corporate Services Director, Chief Operating Officer or Deputy Chief Executive. Alternatively, you could be an exceptional director ready to take the next step in your career, with a background in transformation, digital, organisational development, finance, governance or another relevant corporate discipline.

Your professional background matters less to us than what you have achieved and how you lead.

You will bring a track record of leading significant organisational improvement and transformation within a complex environment, together with the strategic judgement to bring multiple professional disciplines together behind a common purpose.

You will be an outstanding relationship builder: credible with senior colleagues, elected members and partners; comfortable influencing through collaboration rather than hierarchy; politically aware; resilient; and confident operating through complexity and change.

Above all, you will be ambitious for Oldham and excited by the opportunity to create a high-performing Resources Directorate that becomes a catalyst for transformation across the whole organisation.

Next steps

If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Oldham Council, we would be delighted to hear from you.

For further information, please download the Candidate Briefing Pack

For a confidential discussion about the role and your suitability, please contact Andrew Tromans at Penna on 07805 226301 or Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415.

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 20th September 2026

Oldham Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

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Assistant Director – Collections and Benefits

London Borough of Harrow | Salary: £100,389 – £117,918

An opportunity to lead, develop and shape high-performing revenues and benefits services

Harrow is looking for an experienced and ambitious revenues and benefits professional to join us as our new Assistant Director – Collections and Benefits.

Reporting directly to the Strategic Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer), you will provide strategic leadership across Council Tax, Business Rates, Parking Enforcement, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and Cashiers. It is a substantial portfolio, encompassing in excess of £295M of revenue income and approximately £64M of benefit payments.

The opportunity

This is an attractive opportunity to inherit established services with experienced people and a strong platform from which to develop them further. The vacancy arises through retirement, providing the opportunity for a planned transition and handover.

Alongside maintaining strong operational performance, we want our new Assistant Director to develop the capability, confidence and visibility of the leadership team, encourage greater collaboration across the different parts of the service, and ensure that our people are empowered to take greater ownership and contribute more widely across the Council.

You will also act as Harrow's senior professional expert for Revenues and Benefits, ensuring that we respond effectively to legislative and regulatory change, maximise income, maintain high standards of customer service and provide authoritative advice to senior officers and elected members.

About you

We are looking for someone with strong technical knowledge of revenues and benefits, together with the leadership skills and ambition to take the service forward.

You will have experience of delivering high-performing, customer-focused services within a complex public and political environment, with a strong understanding of legislation, performance management and financial management. Just as importantly, you will be an engaging and empowering leader who can develop people, build confidence and bring teams together.

We are very open to candidates looking to make the next step in their career. You do not necessarily need to have held an Assistant Director title previously, but you will need sufficient specialist expertise and senior-level experience to operate confidently and independently in this important professional leadership role.

The role offers a salary of £100,389 – £117,918, with hybrid working likely to involve around 2–3 days per week on-site.

For further information about the opportunity please contact Andrew Tromans (07805 226301), Kelly Ridley (07709 512415) or Ali Tasker (07514 728114) at Penna.

To access the microsite, please visit join-harrow.co.uk

Closing date: Midnight, 16th September 2026

How to Apply

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Hysbyseb

Trysorydd/Swyddog Adran 151, Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru

Rhaid cyflwyno ceisiadau erbyn hanner nos 11:59 Sul 13 Medi, 2026.

Lleoliad – Caerfyrddin/Hybrid

Cyflog – Rôl barhaol £110,070 pro rata am dri diwrnod yr wythnos (£66,042)

Mae Gwasanaeth Tân ac Achub Canolbarth a Gorllewin Cymru yn chwilio am arweinydd cyllid eithriadol i ddod yn Drysorydd a Swyddog Adran 151 statudol iddo.

Mae hyn yn llawer mwy na rôl gyllid draddodiadol. Fel aelod o’r Tîm Arweinyddiaeth Weithredol, byddwch yn helpu i lunio dyfodol un o Wasanaethau Tân ac Achub mwyaf y DU, gan ddylanwadu ar benderfyniadau strategol mawr, gyrru gwydnwch ariannol hirdymor a helpu i gyflawni rhaglen uchelgeisiol o drawsnewid sefydliadol.

Gan weithio ochr yn ochr â’r Prif Swyddog Tân, yr Awdurdod Tân a’r Tîm Arweinyddiaeth Weithredol, byddwch yn darparu arweinyddiaeth ariannol ragorol wrth helpu i lunio buddsoddiad yn ein pobl, ein hystâd, ein fflyd, ein technoleg a’n gallu yn y dyfodol.

Byddwch yn cyfuno cyfrifoldeb statudol â dylanwad strategol, gan sicrhau llywodraethu cadarn wrth gefnogi atebion arloesol, creadigol a chynaliadwy i’r heriau sy’n wynebu gwasanaethau cyhoeddus modern.

Rydym yn chwilio am arweinydd ysbrydoledig sydd â hygrededd ariannol rhagorol, barn strategol ragorol a’r hyder i ddylanwadu ar y lefel uchaf.

P’un a ydych wedi ennill eich profiad o fewn llywodraeth leol, y sector cyhoeddus ehangach neu sefydliad cymhleth arall, byddwch yn cael eich cydnabod fel rhywun sy’n gweld cyfleoedd yn hytrach na rhwystrau ac sy’n deall y dylai cyllid alluogi uchelgais, nid ei gyfyngu.

Mae hwn yn gyfle prin i wneud effaith barhaol o fewn sefydliad sy’n diogelu mwy na 900,000 o bobl ar draws bron i ddwy ran o dair o Gymru.

Os ydych chi’r cyfle i helpu i lunio dyfodol gwasanaeth cyhoeddus hanfodol wrth gyfrannu fel aelod gwerthfawr o Dîm Arweinyddiaeth Weithredol cydweithredol yn eich cymell, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych chi. Rydym yn gyflogwr cyfle cyfartal ac yn annog ceisiadau gan grwpiau heb gynrychiolaeth ddigonol.

I gael gwybod mwy ac ymgeisio, ewch i Penna | Jobs neu am drafodaeth gyfrinachol, ffoniwch 0141 220 6460 neu e-bostiwch Executive@LHH.com neu Charles.Wilson@LHH.com

Lawrlwythwch becyn gwybodaeth i ymgeiswyr yma

Rhaid cyflwyno ceisiadau erbyn hanner nos 11:59 Sul 13 Medi, 2026.

How to Apply

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4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
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Treasurer/Section 151 Officer, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 13th September 2026

Location – Carmarthen/Hybrid

Salary – Permanent role at £110,070 pro rata for three days a week (£66,042)

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an exceptional finance leader to become its Treasurer and statutory Section 151 Officer.

This is far more than a traditional finance role. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will help shape the future of one of the UK’s largest Fire and Rescue Services, influencing major strategic decisions, driving long-term financial resilience and helping deliver an ambitious programme of organisational transformation.

Working alongside the Chief Fire Officer, Fire Authority and Executive Leadership Team, you will provide outstanding financial leadership whilst helping to shape investment in our people, estate, fleet, technology and future capabilities.

You will combine statutory responsibility with strategic influence, ensuring sound governance whilst supporting innovative, creative and sustainable solutions to the challenges facing modern public services.

We are looking for an inspirational leader with outstanding financial credibility, excellent strategic judgement and the confidence to influence at the highest level.

Whether your experience has been gained within local government, the wider public sector or another complex organisation, you will be recognised as someone who sees opportunities rather than obstacles and who understands that finance should enable ambition, not constrain it.

This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact within an organisation that protects more than 900,000 people across almost two-thirds of Wales.

If you are motivated by the opportunity to help shape the future of an essential public service whilst contributing as a valued member of a collaborative Executive Leadership Team, we would be delighted to hear from you. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

To find out more please download the Candidate Information Pack or for an informal discussion, please contact 0141 220 6460 or email Executive@LHH.com or Charles.Wilson@LHH.com

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 13th September 2026

How to Apply

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Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea

Salary: £81,147 + £9000 Market Supplement

Lead the future of Building Control in one of London's most high-profile boroughs.

The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is seeking experienced and forward-thinking District Surveyors to play a pivotal role in delivering building safety, regulatory excellence and service transformation within our Building Control Service.

This is a rare opportunity for senior Building Control professionals to lead on complex, high-risk and high-profile projects while helping shape the future of building safety in the post-Grenfell regulatory landscape.

The Opportunity

As District Surveyor, you will provide both technical and operational leadership across the service, ensuring compliance with evolving legislation whilst delivering a high-quality, customer-focused Building Control function.

You will lead the regulation of major developments, oversee governance and compliance requirements, manage and develop Building Control professionals, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, elected members and external stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking leaders who can combine deep technical expertise with strong commercial and people management skills.

You will bring:

• Chartered membership of CABE, CIOB, RICS or an equivalent professional body.
• Registration as a Class 3 Building Inspector.
• Extensive Building Control experience, including major, high-risk and complex developments.
• Expert knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety legislation and fire safety compliance.
• Experience leading regulatory services within a changing legislative environment.
• Proven success managing teams, budgets, performance and service improvement initiatives.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and communication skills, with the credibility to influence senior decision-makers and regulators.

Why Join RBKC?

This is an opportunity to join a Building Control service that is recognised for its expertise, collaboration and ambition.

• Successfully passed our Building Safety Regulator statutory audit.
• A highly capable and supportive team with in-house Level 3 Building Control expertise, alongside dedicated structural and fire engineering specialists.
• Extensively utilised by the Building Safety Regulator on Building Control applications.
• Strong partnerships with other London Boroughs on major and complex projects.
• A collaborative and welcoming culture where you'll quickly become part of the team.
• The chance to work on some of London's most significant and challenging developments.
• A genuine platform to excel professionally and help shape the future of Building Control.

Flexible Working

We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time opportunities.

• Full-time employees are expected to be present within the Borough three days per week.
• Part-time employees are expected to be present within the Borough one day per week.

You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for RBKC here - Who We Are - RBKC Careers Careers

Make a lasting impact on building safety, regulatory excellence and the communities we serve.

If you're a Chartered Class 3 Registered Building Inspector looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact within a progressive, high-performing Building Control team, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis. We therefore encourage applications at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment.

For a confidential discussion please contact brian.gallagher@penna.com or 07716 098175

You can review the full Job Description for this position Here

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 13th September 2026

How to Apply

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2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
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Assistant Director of People & Workforce Development

Salary: £98,303

Location: Tameside Council

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week)

Are you an ambitious and inspiring HR leader ready to shape the future of workforce development in a council committed to improvement?

This is a unique opportunity to join Tameside Council at a pivotal point in its journey. As Assistant Director of People & Workforce Development, you will play a key role in transforming the way we support, develop and empower our people, helping to create a modern, high-performing organisation that delivers the very best for our communities.

Working as a key member of the Extended Leadership Team, you will lead the development and delivery of a refreshed People Plan, strengthen organisational capability and create a truly integrated People & Workforce function. You will champion a culture where HR and OD is a trusted strategic partner, enabling organisational performance, supporting transformation and putting people at the heart of everything we do.

This is a role for a visible, collaborative leader who is equally comfortable addressing operational challenges as they are shaping long-term organisational success. Not only is this role pivotal to the organisation, it also has a system leadership role within Greater Manchester - enabling you to work collaboratively across one of the UK's most ambitious and nationally recognised public service partnerships. There has never been a better time to join Tameside and help shape the future of both the Council and Greater Manchester.

What you'll bring

• A proven track record of strategic leadership across HR, organisational development and workforce transformation.
• Experience of leading service improvement and modernising HR into a proactive, business-focused function.
• The ability to lead organisational and cultural change, building high-performing teams and developing leadership capability.
• Strong expertise in workforce planning, employee relations and organisational effectiveness.
• The credibility to work with, and influence senior leaders, Elected Members and partners, building trusted relationships across the organisation.
• A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to unite HR and organisational development into a single, high-performing people function.

Why join us

This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of the most important points in the Council's journey. You'll have the platform to reshape our People & Workforce function, embed a culture of continuous improvement and help create an organisation where our people can thrive.

If you are a strategic, inclusive and forward-thinking leader with the ambition to transform services, inspire people and drive organisational success, we would love to hear from you. 

For further information please visit: www.leadingtameside.com

Alternatively, please contact our recruitment partners at Penna:

·      Tom Niven, Researcher on 07860 657044 or email tom.niven@penna.com

·      Rachael Morris, Associate Partner on 07840 711217 or email Rachael.morris@penna.com

How to Apply

1. Upload your CV under “Please select one of the options below.”
2. Complete the short mandatory fields on the next page.
3. Use ‘Add Attachments’ to upload your Supporting Statement and any other documents.
4. Please ensure that the file name of your CV and supporting statement includes your full name.
5. Ensure both CV and Supporting Statement are uploaded before submitting your application.
6. If you have a long-term health condition or disability and would like your application to be considered in accordance with a Disability Confident Scheme, please email: execapplications@penna.com, to inform the Penna team.

Closing Date: 23:59, Sunday 6th September 2026