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Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager

Salary Up to £66,000

Hybrid / Morden

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. This role will lead on the management of Merton’s Highways and Sustainable Transport contracts, worth approximately £6 million annually, and drive strategic procurement for a major highways term service contract valued over £50 million.

Reporting to the Head of Sustainable Transport Highways and Climate, you will be a dynamic and motivated individual who has proven experience in highways contract management, ideally within a local authority or large public sector environment.

You will be working as part of the team to oversee strategic procurements, including the mobilisation and implementation of new contracts. You will have a strong knowledge of NEC4 or similar contract forms, highways maintenance, and public realm services and will have demonstrable experience of developing and implementing robust contract monitoring and performance reporting regimes. You should also be able to demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

You will hold a recognised professional qualification in Highways/Construction Management/Civil Engineering.

What we offer:

Merton is a dynamic and thriving borough, offering a unique blend of urban and green spaces, with Wimbledon’s world-renowned tennis courts and bustling local high streets. As part of our team, you’ll be joining an organisation that is driven by our shared values and commitment to the future of Merton.

At Merton Council, we are Merton United—One Borough, One Team. We are committed to nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and creating a borough where sport and active living are at the heart of our communities.

We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that encourages creativity, supports wellbeing, and delivers real, tangible impacts in the community.

Merton Council offers a competitive salary and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent holiday entitlement and flexible working.

The role benefits from hybrid working with at least 3 days a week at the Civic Centre in Morden.

You can review the full Job Description for the role here.

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

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Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council

Corporate Director for Children’s Services (DCS)

Salary £170,987

At BCP Council, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to join a council that has made significant progress. In 2025, we achieved a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement, won the prestigious Municipal Journal (MJ) Local Government Achievement Award for Senior Leadership Team of the Year, and in 2026, secured a C1 rating for our Housing Services, marking significant progress in our improvement journey. We continue to build positively - while remaining ambitious about what comes next.

We are looking for our next Corporate Director of Children’s Services to provide energetic, values-led leadership across education, SEND, children’s social care and commissioning. This is a role for a collaborative and politically astute leader who understands that sustainable improvement comes through strong relationships, collective ownership and genuine corporate working.

At BCP Council, improving outcomes for children and young people is a collective responsibility - embedded across the whole organisation, not held within one directorate alone. As Corporate Director of Children’s Services, you’ll play an integral part in shaping the vision, direction and performance of the entire organisation and delivering the Council’s overall strategy.

You will join an organisation where values genuinely matter and where culture, teamwork and shared accountability sit at the centre of how we lead. We are seeking someone who will bring children and young people’s voices into the heart of the organisation, while working positively across the council, with partners and within a complex political and social care system environment.

There are important priorities ahead: strengthening financial grip, continuing improvement in SEND, responding to rising demand and helping shape the next phase of our organisational journey. You will inherit strong teams who are professionally curious and committed to continuous improvement, allowing you to focus on strategic leadership, visibility, partnership working and organisational influence.

Life at BCP Council offers the chance to combine meaningful leadership with an exceptional quality of life across one of the UK’s most vibrant coastal regions.

If you are ready to help shape the future for children and young people at BCP, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please visit https://www.leadatbcp.co.uk/

For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact our recruitment partners at Penna:

• Nick Raper on 07715 690463 or email: nick.raper@penna.com
• Amin Aziz on 07709 514141 or email: amin.aziz@penna.com
• Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 or email: kelly.ridley@penna.com

Closing Date: Midnight 28^th June 2026

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This is a defining leadership opportunity in a borough with real momentum

Stockport is one of the UK’s leading local authorities – recognised nationally, ambitious locally, and clear about where we’re going next.

Ambitious Stockport

Award-winning. Partnership-led. Purpose-driven.

• MJ Local Authority of the Year 2025

• MJ Senior Leadership Team of the Year 2024

• Strong system leadership across Greater Manchester

• A culture built on collaboration, honesty and ambition

This is a Big Opportunity

This is a pivotal role at a defining moment for Stockport. With a clear long-term vision – One Stockport, One Future – we’re bringing partners, communities and services together to help everyone live happy, healthy lives.

The Stockport Family

A different way of working – rooted in people and place

Our model brings services together around:

• Prevention and early help

• Strengths-based, asset-led practice

• Community capacity and neighbourhood working

• Local delivery footprints for better insight and impact

The opportunity ahead

Strong foundations. Clear ambition. Space to lead.

We know where we are on our journey. Inspection recognised solid foundations and committed sta’— alongside areas to strengthen.

That’s your opportunity:

To lead the next phase of progress with full organisational backing. An independent peer review described Stockport as “an impressive organisation with strong relationships and a clear sense of purpose.”

What You’ll Lead

You will lead the next phase of improvement across:

• Children’s social care and safeguarding

• Education and SEND

• Early help and prevention

• Partnership delivery across the system

You’ll build on strong foundations, restore momentum and drive lasting change for children and families.

Who you are

A leader with purpose and presence

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strategic ambition and clarity

• Warmth and authenticity

• Strong partnership working

• A deep commitment to children and families

Join us

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a borough with confidence, ambition and a clear sense of nationally acclaimed direction.

Contact Nick Raper on 07715 690463 or Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 at Penna for a confidential discussion.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 28 June 2026

For further information, please click the links below:

www.stockport.gov.uk/leadingstockport

Executive Director of Children’s Services - Stockport Council

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Salary range: Grade CSRA with a market supplement (£75,784 to £83,011 with £15,480 market supplement) 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 the Head of Strategic Finance (Housing), you will be supporting the Director of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer) and Corporate Director of Resources (S151 Officer), deputising when required. You will have responsibility for producing the Medium-Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), 30-Year Business Plan and Capital Programme for the Housing Revenue Account (HRA).   You will also have finance business partner responsibility for the Housing Directorate as a whole, including homelessness, temporary accommodation, housing management companies and housing developments (including acquisitions and new builds). This includes overseeing financial planning, financing, monitoring and coordination of financial arrangements for both revenue and capital finance. You will also lead your team of Finance Managers, Principal Accountants and Accountants.

To be suitable for the role you need to hold a CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification or significant strategic knowledge and experience in 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 both revenue and capital, working successfully to lead a professional team to deliver strong financial management advice to senior leaders. Also, strong experience of the Housing Revenue Account, housing regeneration and housing management companies.

To view the Head of Strategic Finance 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: LB Croydon - Strategic Finance structure for HoSF Housing 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: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432

Provisional Interview Dates: 29th & 30th June

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

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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.

An opportunity for a Contracts and Procurement Lawyer has become available to work at Durham County Council as part of the Legal and Democratic Services Team.

Durham County Council is the 8^th Largest Local Authority in the country supported by an experienced and talented legal service. Based in Durham City with excellent transport links our County is a fascinating place to work with rich history and heritage, coastline as well as areas of outstanding natural beauty and a world heritage site on the doorstep.

We actively promote a positive work / life balance and support wellbeing. We offer flexible hybrid working, a friendly and supportive working environment and a wealth of interesting work.

What is Involved

This motivated highly professional team is looking for an individual committed to excellence to undertake contracts and procurement work. The successful candidate will support and assist the Senior Lawyer (Corporate and Commercial Governance) as well as being responsible for their own caseload, providing a professional legal service with support from dedicated Legal Assistants. You will join a small team supplying high quality legal advice with a significant and varied caseload undertaking work relating to all Council functions and the opportunity to provide advice to schools, academies and the Fire Service.

In particular you will be working closely with our excellent Corporate Procurement Team who deal with an annual spend of over £500 million on the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023. You will advise on contracts and procurement for the provision of works, services or supplies, event and art agreements, as well as grant agreements and associated legal documentation. You can expect to be involved in high value and complex construction, regeneration and ICT projects.

We are looking to hear from enthusiastic individuals with a can do approach to join our busy team who are committed to providing an excellent legal service. The Council will happily consider applications from those newly-qualified or those wishing to consider a new specialism.

What Will I Need

You should be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive with current practising certificate (will consider those about to qualify having completed all academic stages).

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the Job Description for your Supporting Statement to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

Interviews

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

Benefits & Rewards

We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions).

Take a look at our comprehensive rewards and benefits package at the link below:-

https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

Hybrid Working

Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.

You can find the full Job Description for the role Here

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

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This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £34,962 to £38,791

We are seeking an experienced Housing Allocations Officer with the drive and ability to work effectively as part of our busy Housing Allocations Team. 

Your role will involve:

·      Assisting with the administration of the Council’s Housing Needs Register

·      Assessing applications for social housing, applying the Council’s Housing Allocations Policy and banding applications in accordance with need

·      Making nominations to social housing providers in accordance with the Council’s nomination agreements in an efficient and timely manner

·      Dealing with customer enquiries about their housing applications and updating them accordingly

What we are looking for:

·      You will have experience of working in a housing allocation team within a local authority Housing Service, Housing Association or similar

·      You will be able to interpret and apply relevant housing legislation and be comfortable working in a rule driven environment

·      You will have experience of working directly with the public both face to face and over the phone.

·      You will have experience of working in a busy, front line, customer-focused team.

·      You will be experienced in working within a performance driven environment, meeting targets and working to deadlines

For more information on this role and others, please visit: https://rbwmjobs.co.uk/

For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432

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.

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This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £34,962 to £38,791

We are seeking an experienced Housing Accommodation Officer with the drive and ability to work effectively as part of our busy temporary accommodation team. 

Your role will involve:

·      Assisting with the effective provision of a temporary accommodation service for those in housing need within the borough.

·      Assisting with the day-to-day administration of placements into temporary accommodation and the administration of rent accounts and Housing Benefit payments associated with those placements.

·      Carrying out audit visits, assisting with management transfers and dealing directly on a day-to-day basis with homeless households placed in temporary accommodation

·      Working directly with accommodation providers to ensure that accommodation provided is fit, suitable and in good repair and that any issues arising are quickly dealt with

·      Administering of an effective estate management service for our in-house temporary accommodation units.

What we are looking for:

·      You will have experience of working in temporary accommodation team within a local authority Housing Service or similar

·      You will be able to interpret and apply relevant housing legislation and be comfortable working in a rule driven environment

·      You will have experience of working directly with the public both face to face and over the phone.

·      You will have experience of working in a busy, front line, customer-focused team.

·   You will be experienced in working within a performance driven environment, meeting targets and working to deadlines

For more information on this role and others, please visit: https://rbwmjobs.co.uk/

For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432

How to Apply

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This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £39,526 - £50,446 per annum.

Reporting to the Principal Environmental Health Officer, you will be responsible for regulating all aspects of private housing in the borough, and will play a key role in delivering new duties to protect the rights of tenants, introduced by the Renters Rights Act 2025.

Your role will involve:

• Assessment and improvement of housing conditions using the HHSRS and the Housing Act 2004.
• Making decisions in relation to the licensing and management of houses in multiple occupation and other housing.
• Leading investigations and enforcement action, including issuing civil penalties, for breaches of the Housing Act 2004, the Renters Rights Act 2025, and other relevant legislation.
• Leading investigations into cases of unlawful eviction and harassment.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team and apprentices, and contributing to the development of the service.
• Acting as the Council’s subject matter expert in relevant field e.g. housing standards, property licensing or tenancy rights; providing advice and education to landlords, tenants and colleagues and members.

What we are looking for:

• A professional with substantial experience in a regulatory, enforcement, or tenancy relations role, confident at conducting criminal investigations and taking robust enforcement action. Ideally, the experience will have been gained in a housing related role, but this is not essential.
• Possession of a relevant environmental health, regulatory or housing related qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant housing and public health legislation and commitment to the improvement of public health and well-being.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to deal with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Experience of supporting or supervising junior members of staff (desirable not essential).

For more information on this role and others, please visit: https://rbwmjobs.co.uk/

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

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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 up to £70k (FTC to March 2028, extension subject to funding) | Oxfordshire / Hybrid

Please note Enterprise Oxford operate on a 4 day week basis.

Drive global investment into one of the UK’s most powerful innovation economies.

The Opportunity

Oxfordshire is one of the UK’s most successful and internationally recognised economic regions, home to globally leading universities, pioneering research institutions and world-class innovation clusters. Enterprise Oxfordshire plays a central role in enabling that success – supporting business growth, attracting investment, connecting skills with opportunity and promoting the county on the global stage.

We are now seeking a strategic, ambitious and collaborative leader to attract the investment that will help unlock the county’s full potential. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Development & Programmes, you will play a pivotal role in attracting and securing high-value domestic and international investment, strengthening the county’s global position within the innovation economy.

You will lead the design and execution of a targeted investment strategy, develop a strong pipeline of opportunities, and manage key investor relationships from initial engagement through to successful delivery. Working at the interface of public and private sectors, you will help shape a compelling global proposition for Oxfordshire while ensuring that investment translates into inclusive, sustainable growth across the region.

The Organisation

Enterprise Oxfordshire has evolved from the county’s Local Enterprise Partnership into a new economic development and inward investment agency operating at the heart of the Oxfordshire innovation ecosystem. Working in partnership with local authorities, universities, businesses and national government, the organisation supports business growth, promotes inward investment and strengthens the skills pipeline for the region’s key sectors.

With funding secured through to 2028 and a refreshed governance structure being shaped, Enterprise Oxfordshire is entering an exciting new phase. Inward investment is central to this next chapter – with significant opportunity to elevate Oxfordshire’s international profile, deepen global partnerships and secure long-term economic growth.

Candidates

We are seeking a commercially astute and outward-facing leader with a strong track record of delivering inward investment, business development or economic growth at scale.

You will bring experience of operating in complex partnership environments, with the credibility to engage senior stakeholders across government, industry and academia, both in the UK and internationally. A deep understanding of investment drivers, the ability to develop compelling value propositions, and a proven track record of securing investment and building pipelines will be essential.

Equally important will be your ability to build and lead a high-performing team, navigate complexity, and translate strategy into delivery. You will be an effective ambassador for Oxfordshire – confident representing the region on the global stage and building long-term relationships with investors, partners and decision-makers.

For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432

You can review the full Job Description here

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Salary up to £45k (FTC to March 2028, extension subject to funding) | Oxfordshire / Hybrid

Please note Enterprise Oxford operate on a 4 day week basis.

Champion growth in one of the UK’s most powerful innovation economies.

The Opportunity

Oxfordshire is one of the UK’s most successful and internationally recognised economic regions, home to globally leading universities, pioneering research institutions and world-class innovation clusters. Enterprise Oxfordshire plays a central role in enabling that success – supporting business growth, attracting investment, connecting skills with opportunity and promoting the county on the global stage.

We are now seeking two Sector Leads (Business Development & Investment) to join a new team to help drive the sustainable growth of Oxfordshire’s priority sectors and support the attraction of new investment into the region. Working as part of a new team, you will help deliver targeted business development activity, generate investment opportunities and support the conversion of high-quality inward investment projects.

You will act as a sector specialist, identifying opportunities, account managing existing strategic businesses, engaging with prospective investors and supporting projects from initial enquiry through to delivery. Working closely with partners across government, academia and industry, you will help position Oxfordshire as a globally competitive destination for innovation and investment, while ensuring that growth translates into tangible benefits for local communities.

The Organisation

Enterprise Oxfordshire has evolved from the county’s Local Enterprise Partnership into a new economic development and inward investment agency operating at the heart of the Oxfordshire innovation ecosystem. Working in partnership with local authorities, universities, businesses and national government, the organisation supports business growth, promotes inward investment and strengthens the skills pipeline for the region’s key sectors.

With funding secured through to 2028 and a refreshed governance structure being shaped, Enterprise Oxfordshire is entering an exciting new phase. Strengthening sector-led growth and building a strong pipeline of investment opportunities will be central to this next chapter.

Candidates

We are seeking two commercially minded and proactive individuals with experience in business development, inward investment or economic development, ideally within one of Oxfordshire’s key sectors – such as Digital and Tech, Clean Energy & Sustainability, and Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering.

They will bring strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively across a wide range of stakeholders, including businesses, government partners and academic institutions. A good understanding of investment drivers, foreign direct investment and sector dynamics will be important, alongside the ability to identify opportunities and support their successful delivery.

Equally important will be energy, adaptability and ability to work as part of a collaborative team. Also comfortable in engaging with senior stakeholders, supporting international engagement activity and representing Oxfordshire in a professional and credible manner.

For a confidential discussion contact: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432

You can review the full Job Description 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.

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £46,355 - £50,446 per annum.

We are seeking an experienced Housing Reviews and Complaints Officer with strong knowledge of Part 6 and 7 of the Housing Act 1996. The Officer will be reviewing homeless applications and dealing with housing complaints, MP and member enquiries, making justified decisions based on assessments carried out.

Your role will involve:

·      Responsibility for fulfilling the council's statutory function under s202 and s204 of the Housing Act 1996 Part VII.  You will review negative homelessness decisions and suitability of offers when requested by applicants and their representatives and will produce written adjudications supplying the full reason for the review decision.

·      Responsibility for conducting appeals against housing register decisions.

·      Making enquiries into possible fraudulent housing applications and refer on those that require further investigation.

·      Acting as the council's representative in any subsequent court challenge to a review decision or in any litigation around the conduct of the review, including that which involves any decision not to conduct a review.

·      Dealing with corporate housing complaints, councillor and member of parliament enquiries

·      Analysing feedback and trends in reviews and complaints and implementing training to improve our customer experience.

What we are looking for:

·      We are looking for an experienced review officer that has detailed experience in the above areas and is keen to develop their knowledge further.  You will need to understand the challenges and complexities around homelessness today, the impact that homelessness has on families and single people and have a commitment to addressing housing issues and reducing homelessness.

For more information on this role and others, please visit: https://rbwmjobs.co.uk/

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

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.

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £34,962 to £38,791

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting residents who are at risk of homelessness, providing advice, prevention support, and helping to secure suitable housing solutions. You will work closely with individuals and partner organisations to deliver positive outcomes and minimise the need for temporary accommodation.



We are seeking an experienced Housing Options Officer with the drive and ability to work effectively as part of our busy Housing Options Team. 

Your role will involve:

·      Working as part of the Housing Options Team you will provide an effective and comprehensive housing advice and homelessness service to the residents of our borough

·      Working with customers to provide effective solutions to their housing issues using a range of homelessness prevention options

·      Making enquiries in respect of statutory homelessness applications, gather the required information and make statutory homelessness decisions

·      Dealing with customer enquiries about their housing applications and housing issues face to face, by telephone and online and updating them accordingly

What we are looking for:

·      You will have experience of working in a housing options team within a local authority Housing Service or similar

·      You will be able to interpret and apply relevant housing legislation and be comfortable working in a rule driven environment

·      You will have experience of working directly with the public both face to face and over the phone.

·      You will have experience of working in a busy, front line, customer-focused team.

·      You will be experienced in working within a performance driven environment, meeting targets and working to deadlines

For more information on this role and others, please visit: https://rbwmjobs.co.uk/

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.

We are recruiting two Private Rented Sector Enabling Officers. These are full-time, permanent positions offering hybrid working and a salary of £34,962 to £43,613 per annum.

In this role, you will support residents who need help accessing and sustaining private rented accommodation. Working as part of a busy team, you will liaise with landlords, tenants and partners to secure housing solutions and help prevent homelessness.

We are looking for proactive and collaborative individuals with an interest in housing, who are comfortable managing a varied caseload and communicating clearly with a range of audiences. A flexible approach and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for residents are key to success in this role.

Your role will involve:

• To operationally deliver RBWM use of the private rented sector to prevent homelessness and reduce the use of temporary accommodation. This activity may be undertaken by directly manage staff or via agents or providers contracted to the local authority. 
• To proactively manage a case load of households requiring a move into the private rented sector. To support and advise this cohort to achieve sustainable outcomes.
• To contribute to the development of policy, strategies and policies required by a local authority housing service. 
• To maintain and cultivate a series of relationships with landlords, agents and other providers of private rented sector accommodation. To negotiate with such parties to achieve sustainable lettings for households within the case work cohort.
• To maintain a good knowledge of the local private rented sector and apply such knowledge to serve the best interests of the Borough.

What we are looking for:

• Experience working with private sector landlords
• Proven delivery of operational services across housing or related sectors
• Strong knowledge of social housing and local authority housing and homelessness duties
• Understanding of public sector IT systems and data issues
• Ability to work under pressure, make sound decisions, and manage changing priorities
• Highly motivated, results-focused approach
• Strong communication skills to build effective partnerships and stakeholder relationships

For more information on this role and others, please visit: https://rbwmjobs.co.uk/

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.

The Housing Service at RBWM is facing a period of unprecedented challenges and demand. To anticipate and plan for these pressures, we are seeking a Housing Policy and Procurement Officer to join our Strategy and Enabling Team.

The successful candidates will be knowledgeable of social housing issues such as homelessness and development. They will also be capable of working independently, as directed on a range of policy, procurement, contractual workstreams.

As important as knowledge and technical skills are qualities of flexibility and innovation and a desire to learn from the skill sets and experience of colleagues.

Your role will involve:

• Supporting the commissioning, research and design of varied accommodation provision across the borough
• Assisting with the development of housing strategies, policies and service plans
• Supporting senior officers in the delivery of a range of housing strategy projects
• Applying knowledge of social housing policy to practical project work
• Helping to deliver housing projects with internal teams and external partners
• Assisting with the commissioning and procurement of housing-related services
• Supporting projects linked to IT systems and data management within the service

What we are looking for: 

• Experience working in a housing strategy, development or enabling role within a local housing authority, registered provider, consultancy, government agency or charitable body
• Strong understanding of the social housing environment and local authority statutory duties relating to homelessness
• Sound knowledge of the wider housing agenda, relevant legislation and policy developments
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with a motivated, results‑focused approach
• Strong communication skills across a range of settings and media
• (Desirable) Relevant professional qualification or membership (e.g. CIH)
• (Desirable) Knowledge of social housing development, planning processes, and public sector IT and data issues

For more information on this role and others, please visit: https://rbwmjobs.co.uk/

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.

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £34,962 to £38,791

We are seeking an experienced Housing Options Officer with the drive and ability to work effectively as part of our busy Housing Reception Team. Our Housing Reception Team is the gateway to our housing service and is the front line of our homelessness prevention work. You will deal with a range of customers in a face-to-face environment dealing with housing enquiries and wherever possible, preventing homelessness.

Your role will involve:

·      Working as part of the Housing Reception Team you will provide an effective and comprehensive housing advice and homelessness service to the residents of our borough

·      Working with customers to provide effective solutions to their housing issues using a range of homelessness prevention options

·      Making enquiries in respect of statutory homelessness applications, gather the required information and make statutory homelessness decisions

·      Dealing with customer enquiries about their housing applications and housing issues face to face, by telephone and online and updating them accordingly

What we are looking for:

·      You will have experience of working in a housing options team within a local authority Housing Service or similar

·      You will be able to interpret and apply relevant housing legislation and be comfortable working in a rule driven environment

·      You will have experience of working directly with the public both face to face and over the phone.

·      You will have experience of working in a busy, front line, customer-focused team.

·      You will be experienced in working within a performance driven environment, meeting targets and working to deadlines

For more information on this role and others, please visit: https://rbwmjobs.co.uk/

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

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.

This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary of £25,706 - £27,306 per annum

We are seeking a Housing Assistant with the drive and ability to work effectively as part of our busy Housing Solutions Team. As part of the team, you will help deliver an effective and efficient housing options and homelessness prevention service to the residents of our borough.

Your role will involve:

·      Working within the Housing Reception Team, dealing with customers face to face and by telephone, providing advice on homelessness, housing options and homelessness prevention

·      Assisting in assessing homelessness applications, interviewing customers and gathering information

·      Assisting with applications for the Councils Housing Needs Register

·      Helping customers find solutions to their housing problems using a range of homelessness prevention initiatives

What we are looking for:

·      You will have an understanding of the current housing landscape and the issues surrounding homelessness

·      You will have experience of working within a housing related environment, such as a local authority housing service, housing association or other housing field

·      You will be able to interpret and apply relevant housing legislation and be comfortable working in a rule driven environment

·      You will have experience of working directly with the public both face to face and over the phone.

·      You will have experience of working in a busy, front line, customer-focused team.

·      You will be experienced in working within a performance driven environment, meeting targets and working to deadlines

For more information on this role and others, please visit: https://rbwmjobs.co.uk/

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

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 (£66,378 - £68,784 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 (Chief Accountant), deputising when required. You will have responsibility for overseeing financial planning, monitoring and statutory reporting of capital expenditure and financing.

You will also lead your team of two Principal Accountants.

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

To view the Finance Manager (Capital) 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.

Provisional Interview Date: 3rd July 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.

Salary range: Grade 17 (£66,378 - £68,784 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.

Provisional Interview Dates: 22nd / 23rd / 24th June 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.

Salary range: Grade 14 (£53,172 to £55,323) 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 the Principal Accountant in the Chief Accountant’s Team, you will be supporting the Head of Strategic Finance (Chief Accountant) and Finance Manager (Closing/Reporting), deputising when required. You will support ensuring that the Council’s annual accounts are produced on time and meet the

required legislative standards and maintain an open and positive relationship with the external auditor.

To be suitable for the role you need to hold a CCAB/CIMA accountancy qualification or senior finance relevant accounting experience. You should have evidence of knowledge and application of local government finance and an understanding of relevant financial legislation, professional accountancy codes and financial best practice.

To view the Principal Accountant 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: andrew.barton@penna.com or 07922 386 432

Provisional Interview Date: 23rd June 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.