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Assistant Director of Finance (Deputy Section 151 Officer)

Salary:            £98,303

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

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join an ambitious public sector organisation at a pivotal point in its journey and play a leading role in shaping the future of both the organisation and its Finance Service.

Reporting to the Strategic Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer), you will provide strategic and operational leadership across financial management, corporate finance and business partnering. You will be tasked with delivering a sustainable Medium-Term Financial Strategy, supporting a fundamental budget rebuild from 2027/28 onwards, strengthening corporate finance capability and further developing a modern, high-performing business partnering model.

This is a genuine Deputy Section 151 opportunity, offering significant exposure to members, senior leaders and corporate decision-making.

The Organisation

Like many local authorities, Tameside faces growing demand pressures and financial challenges. However, the Council has a clear vision for the future, underpinned by ambitious plans for growth, regeneration, transformation and improved outcomes for residents.

Significant investment has been made in strengthening the Finance Service, creating the foundations for a modern, strategic and influential function at the heart of the organisation.

Candidates

We are interested in speaking with experienced Assistant Directors, Deputy Section 151 Officers, Heads of Finance and other ambitious senior finance professionals who combine strong technical credibility with outstanding leadership and relationship-building skills.

Whether your background is rooted in corporate finance, financial management or business partnering, you will bring the ability to influence, challenge constructively and operate confidently within a complex political environment.

Next Steps

To find out more, please contact Andrew Tromans at Penna for a confidential discussion at andrew.tromans@penna.com or on 07805 226301.

For further information please visit: leadingtameside.com

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

Applications Close: 2 August 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.

Our Story: 

Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.  

Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. 

We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. 

Your Impact:

You will be joining an organisation with a clear, shared ambition to strengthen performance and deliver impactful outcomes for its residents. There is a strong sense of purpose and collaboration, underpinned by visible leadership from the Chief Executive and a refreshed senior leadership team. Alongside this, the Council is facing the financial challenges common across local government, with a clear requirement to deliver significant savings, transformation and service change. This creates a genuinely exciting opportunity for the incoming Director of Legal & Democratic Services, positioning the function at the heart of enabling confident decision-making, supporting transformation and shaping how the organisation evolves for the future. Within this context, Legal and Governance plays a critical role, offering a platform to set direction, embed a modern governance approach and influence how the organisation operates at the highest level.

 Hours: 37 per week 

Your Contributions: 

·       Act as the Council’s statutory Monitoring Officer, ensuring lawful, transparent and effective decision-making in line with constitutional and regulatory requirements.

·       Lead and develop the Legal and Democratic Services functions, delivering high-quality, responsive and forward-thinking support to Members and senior officers.

·       Serve as the principal adviser on governance, ethics and standards, building trusted relationships with Members and the Corporate Leadership Team.

·       Drive the continuous improvement of governance arrangements, strengthening processes, assurance and organisational accountability.

·       Contribute as a key member of the senior leadership team, shaping organisational direction and enabling confident, well-informed strategic decisions.

For more information about this exciting opportunity, read our candidate information pack here

Our Offer: 

Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including: 

·       A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 44 days per year (including bank holidays), with the option to purchase an additional four-days of unpaid leave for our Annual Christmas Closedown 

·       Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions 

·       3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme 

·       Investment in your personal development  

·       Free Car Parking at HBC sites  

·       Flexible working arrangements

·       Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme. 

Next Steps: 

At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact our retained consultants at Penna:

·       Kelly Ridley - 07709 512415 or kelly.ridley@penna.com

·       James Miller - 0 7701 233159 or james.miller@penna.com

·       Rachael Morris - 07840 711217 or rachael.morris@penna.com

Closing date: 23:59pm on Sunday 12^th July

Technical Interviews: Friday 17^th July

Assessment Centre: Thursday 23^rd July

Appointments Committee Final Interviews: Thursday 30^th July

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – execapplications@penna.com

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

Director of Legal and Democratic Services (Monitoring Officer) - Candidate Pack

Please refer to the Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.  

We look forward to receiving your application! 

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.

Director of People - Hertfordshire County Council

£121,449- £134,011

Shape the future. Lead with purpose. Make a lasting impact.

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking an exceptional Director of People to join us at a pivotal point in our journey.

We are a large, ambitious and forward-looking authority, driven by a strong sense of purpose and a deep commitment to delivering for our communities.

We have built a positive and supportive culture, underpinned by strong workforce foundations and an established People Strategy, alongside a clear ambition to go further. At the same time, we are entering a period of significant change, with Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) now underway.

This presents a rare, career-defining opportunity to take on a senior leadership role, guiding our workforce through change while helping to shape the future of local government across Hertfordshire.

Although the detail of LGR is still evolving, this moment offers a genuinely exciting opportunity: to provide stability and clarity in the present, while playing a key role in designing and influencing the organisation of the future.

The Role

As Director of People, you will lead a significant and complex portfolio, supporting a workforce of around 9,000 employees alongside our schools community and Fire & Rescue service. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with real influence over both current priorities and the future shape of the organisation.

You will be responsible for leading the strategic and operational delivery of HR, workforce strategy, organisational development and payroll, while also driving the people and workforce workstream for Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). As a key member of the corporate leadership team, you will act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive and Members, playing a visible and credible role and driving organisational performance, culture and continuous improvement.

Success in this role will require a leader who combines strategic insight with strong operational grip and the ability to build trusted relationships. You will provide clarity and direction through a period of uncertainty, ensuring the organisation remains safe, effective and well-governed from a people perspective. You will strengthen leadership capability and overall organisational performance, while building and sustaining effective relationships with Members, partners and trade unions.

While culture and organisational development remain important, there is a clear priority on delivering strong, resilient HR leadership over the coming years, ensuring the organisation has the solid foundations it needs as it evolves.

About You

You will be a credible and thoughtful leader, comfortable operating at Executive level in a complex, politically-led environment.

You will bring:

·      A strong track record of leading a wider range of HR functions at scale

·      Proven experience overseeing and delivering organisational change and transformation, maintaining pace while sustaining core services

·      The ability to translate strategy into practical, high-quality delivery

·      The credibility to influence, advise and support at the most senior level

Just as importantly, you will:

·      Build trust quickly and work collaboratively

·      Challenge constructively, bringing fresh thinking and sound judgement

·      Operate with confidence, clarity and resilience in the face of ambiguity.

We welcome applications from both established Directors and high-potential leaders ready to step up, who can demonstrate the capability to succeed at this level.

If you are ready to take on a role of real scale, influence and impact and to help shape the future of Hertfordshire we would love to hear from you.

Please click here to download a candidate pack.

For a confidential conversation or to find out more, please get in touch with a member of the Penna Team.

• Ali Tasker: 07514 728114 or ali.tasker@penna.com
• James Miller: 07701233159 or james.miller@penna.com
• Rachael Morris: 07840 711217 or rachael.morris@penna.com

Key Dates in Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 19th of July

Longlisting (candidates are not required to attend): Wednesday 22nd of July

Technical/Preliminary Interviews (Online via MS Teams): W/C 27th of July

Shortlisting (candidates are not required to attend): Friday 31st of July

Final Interviews (In person): Friday 14th of August

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 £55,296 - £60,286 per annum.

The role:

Reporting directly to the Assistant Director for Housing & Public Protection, this is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of some of our most high-profile and high-impact services.

You’ll drive excellence across business support, performance, and continuous improvement—using your insight, creativity and data‑led innovation to transform how we deliver for residents and businesses.

From shaping strategic direction to ensuring seamless back‑office operations, you’ll play a critical role in enabling and enhancing a diverse portfolio of frontline services. No two days will be the same. Your work will touch everything from stray dogs, licensing and business inspections to enforcement, homelessness, temporary accommodation, UK resettlement schemes, and even Royal events in Windsor.

 Your role will involve:

• Lead and inspire the Business Support & Performance function—including full budget responsibility—and champion a culture of improvement and innovation.
• Occasionally deputise for the Assistant Director, providing strong leadership and direction when required.
• Turn insight into action by developing high‑quality performance dashboards, needs assessments and intelligence products that shape how we work.
• Lead in the specification and procurement of service software.
• Oversee FOIs, Member enquiries, complaints, statutory housing reviews/appeals and legal processes, ensuring learning drives better customer experience.
• Manage key contracts in line with the Council’s Constitution, ensuring value, quality, and compliance.

What we are looking for:

A creative strategist who brings fresh ideas and the determination to turn passion into delivery. You will have:

• A Level 5/6 qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Housing Studies, Business Administration, Environmental Health) or equivalent senior experience in housing/public protection, with a proven track record in strategy, ICT/project delivery or transformation.
• Experienced leadership, including managing people and budgets to deliver high‑performing, customer‑focused services.
• Strong awareness of the housing/public protection landscape, local government policy, and governance.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to analyse data, produce clear and compelling reports, and manage complex formal complaints—including Ombudsman cases.

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.

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

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.

Chief Executive - North East Regional Care Co‑operative (RCC)

Salary: £158,084

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive with the vision and leadership to transform regional commissioning of care for children across the North East region.

This is a rare and high‑profile opportunity to lead the creation and establishment of the North East Regional Care Co‑operative (RCC), a new organisation bringing together 12 Local Authorities to deliver sustainable, high‑quality regional care arrangements for children. It could be a defining role for the right candidate with the opportunity to shape the future.

As Chief Executive, you will provide visible, executive‑level leadership through the RCC’s start‑up phase and beyond. You will be accountable for developing and delivering the RCC’s strategy and business plan, ensuring the organisation meets national minimum requirements while being shaped to meet the context of the North East. Working closely with elected members, senior officers, partners and regulators, you will lead an organisation that is innovative, financially robust and built for the future.

You will:

• Establish and lead a new regional organisation, embedding strong governance, performance and financial management
• Build and empower a high‑performing regional leadership team and workforce
• Develop strong relationships across Local Authorities, Combined Authorities and key partners including health, police, youth justice and education
• Drive cultural change, transparency and collaboration across a complex system
• Operate in an emerging landscape at regional and national level, identifying opportunities for innovation, funding and collaboration
• Ensure children’s voices, equity, and value for money are central to everything the RCC does

We are seeking an experienced executive leader with a strong track record in local government or a partner agency, with a deep understanding of Children’s Services, who brings strategic insight, political acumen and the ability to lead change across complex systems. You will combine strong commercial and financial leadership with a clear commitment to co‑production, service excellence and improving outcomes for children and young people.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a new regional organisation from the ground up and to make a lasting difference at scale across the North East.

To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Ali Tasker on 07514 728 114 for a confidential conversation, or visit durhamleadership for further information.

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 19th of July

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.

Delivery Director - North East Regional Care Co‑operative (RCC)

Salary: £119,532

We are seeking an exceptional leader to take on the pivotal role of Delivery Director for the North East Regional Care Co‑operative - a new and ambitious partnership bringing together 12 Local Authorities to transform how children’s care is commissioned and delivered.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and forming a key part of the regional leadership team, you will lead the development and delivery of a bold, innovative regional commissioning model. You will play a critical role in establishing a high‑performing, sustainable organisation, delivering the North East RCC delivery plan and achieving our expectations and outcomes for children and young people.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a new regional system from the ground up - designing structures, building teams, and embedding new ways of working that deliver a coherent, high‑quality and value‑driven offer across the region.

You will:

• Lead the design and implementation of a new regional commissioning model for children’s care
• Be accountable for significant budgets, resources and delivery of the regional programme
• Establish strong governance, performance and risk management frameworks
• Foster strong partnerships with Local Authorities, providers and key stakeholders across the region
• Drive innovation, commercial thinking and collaboration to ensure sustainability and improved outcomes
• Represent the North East at national level, building relationships and maximising opportunities for the RCC to be a long term sustainable model

We are looking for an accomplished senior leader with extensive experience in commissioning, within Children’s Services or a related sector. You will bring strong system leadership, commercial acumen and political awareness, with a proven ability to lead complex change, establish new services and deliver results at scale.

You will be a collaborative and values‑driven leader, committed to co‑production, equality and ensuring the voices of children, young people and families are central to service design and delivery.

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in shaping a new regional system and delivering lasting impact for children and young people across the North East.

To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Ali Tasker on 07514 728 114 for a confidential conversation, or visit durhamleadership for further information.

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 19th of July

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.

Director of Family Based Care – North East Regional Care Co‑operative (RCC)

Salary: £119,532

We are seeking an exceptional senior leader to take on the pivotal role of Director of Family Based Care for the North East Regional Care Co‑operative (RCC) – a new and ambitious partnership bringing together 12 Local Authorities to transform how family‑based care is designed, delivered and sustained across the region.

Reporting to the RCC Chief Executive and forming a key part of the regional leadership team, you will hold overall responsibility for delivering the national requirements for regional end‑to‑end fostering hubs, as part of a broader strategic regional approach to Family Based Care through Foster with North East (FwNE).

You will lead the implementation of the agreed Locality Delivery Model, with full accountability for meeting national minimum standards and requirements. This is a critical role in establishing a coherent, high‑quality and sustainable regional offer that improves outcomes for children, young people and foster carers across the North East.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a new regional system from the ground up – designing structures, building teams, embedding new ways of working and positioning the North East as a national leader in Family Based Care.

You will:

• Provide clear, visible leadership for Family Based Care across the region, aligned to the strategic vision of the RCC Board, Chief Executive and key decision‑makers
• Lead the establishment and implementation of a new regional model for Family Based Care, embedding new structures and ways of working
• Be accountable at regional level for all resources, staffing and budgets allocated through FwNE, including delivery of the agreed programme of work
• Ensure Foster with North East meets national minimum requirements and timescales set out in the Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme: End‑to‑End Programme Guidance and the new national minimum standards.
• Oversee the development and recruitment of the new staffing structure for FwNE including transition of existing LA based staff.
• Lead the delivery of a large and complex budget, ensuring effective financial management and delivery of the approved business case
• Establish robust governance, performance management and risk management frameworks, with transparent reporting of quality, performance and progress
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with senior leaders across Local Authorities and key partner organisations to enable successful regional delivery
• Work closely with the three Regional Adoption Agencies to ensure alignment, avoid duplication and maximise regional impact
• Engage with national leaders and colleagues across other regions to embrace innovation and maximise opportunities arising from national reforms
• Bring strong commercial acumen to position the regional arrangements as market‑leading, sustainable and value‑driven
• Lead and model cultural change, promoting clear, effective and transparent communication across emerging regional arrangements
• Ensure stakeholder insight, including the voices of children, young people and carers, is central to the design and delivery of Foster with North East and the RCC

We are looking for an accomplished senior leader with extensive experience of leading fostering services at a senior level within a Local Authority or an Independent Fostering Agency. You will bring strong system leadership, financial and commercial acumen, and significant political awareness, with a proven ability to lead complex change, establish new services and deliver results at scale.

This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in shaping a new regional Family Based Care system and delivering lasting impact for children and young people across the North East.

To find out more, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Nick Raper on 07715 690463, or Ali Tasker on 07514 728 114 for a confidential conversation, or visit durhamleadership for further information.

Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 19th of July

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.

Strategic Director – Adults and Public Health

Salary circa £180k

Closing date: Friday 3 July, 10am

We are looking for an ambitious, visible and collaborative leader who can help shape the future of adult social care in one of London’s most diverse and dynamic boroughs. This is not about maintaining the status quo or driving another round of optimisation, it is about developing a service in the context of a radically changing relationship with our residents.

You will inherit solid foundations and a service that has embraced innovation. The service performs exceptionally in some areas and well in many others. Your challenge will be to take the next step, bring fresh thinking and to lead transformation at a corporate level. You will act as a strong corporate leader across the organisation, and help us to think differently about prevention, integration and long-term sustainability.

We are looking for someone who can challenge constructively and build confidence with members, colleagues, health partners and communities.

We are particularly interested in leaders who can demonstrate clear examples of innovation and change that align with large scale transformation programmes. You will bring strong financial grip and strategic credibility, but also the ability to influence complex and evolving systems.

You do not need to come from a traditional social work background to apply. What matters most is your leadership and your track record of delivering meaningful change.

At Ealing, we are ambitious for our borough, our organisation and our communities. In a stable political environment, we are building a radically

different relationship with our communities.

If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape the next phase of Adult Social Care, we would love to hear from you. At Ealing, we have built a strong and stable Adult Social Care service. It is financially disciplined, trusted by partners and delivers good outcomes for residents. The next chapter requires something different.

For more information please download a candidate pack here.

For further information please contact our recruitment partners at Penna:

Dawar Hashmi on 07513 706265 or email: dawar.hashmi@penna.com 

Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 or email: kelly.ridley@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.

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

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 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

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 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

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

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.

Assistant Director of All Age Commissioning

Salary: £111,070

Location: Tameside Council

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

Are you an ambitious and values‑driven commissioning leader ready to make a real, lasting difference to children, young people, adults, and families? We are looking for an exceptional Assistant Director of All Age Commissioning to shape the future of our all‑age health and social care system.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organisation with a clear focus on quality, outcomes, prevention, and partnership working. You will play a pivotal role in transforming services, strengthening our provider market, and delivering better outcomes for our residents.

You will oversee commissioning strategies, market shaping, contract management, and partnership delivery across the whole age-range.

What you’ll bring

• A proven track record of senior leadership in commissioning
• Deep understanding of social care regulations, contract and performance management
• Experience in managing contract compliance, service quality, and commissioning outcomes
• Ability to develop and influence a sustainable, high‑quality provider market.
• Capability to develop integrated commissioning models across health and social care.
• The ability to inspire teams and build trusted relationships across systems

Why join us

This is an opportunity to shape the future of commissioning to improve outcomes for children and adults at a time of significant national reform and local ambition. You’ll join a collaborative, values‑driven organisation that is committed to achieving the very best for our residents.

If you are a strategic and compassionate leader who thrives on challenge and wants to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 2nd of August

For further information please visit: www.leadingtameside.com

Alternatively, please contact our recruitment partners at Penna:

Amin Aziz on 07709 514141 or email: amin.aziz@penna.com

Tom Niven on 07860 657044 or email: tom.niven@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.

Salary: 150,905 to £158,342

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Executive Director – Resources & Monitoring Officer

Closing date: 23.59 on 5 July 2026

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Kelly Ridley 07709 512415

Rachael Morris 07840 711217 or

Julie Towers 07764 791736

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.

Nottinghamshire County Council

Director of Digital & Customer Experience - Permanent

Salary: Up to £109,694

We’re Nottinghamshire County Council, and we’re a community – inside and out. As we proudly serve a population of over 800,000 people across our county, we support each other, empower each other and respect each other. Our mission is to improve lives across Nottinghamshire. And we do that by providing top-quality, vital services for our residents, working closely together, and with people in the wider community, to do it. It means that when you join us, you’ll feel part of something bigger than yourself. And you’ll feel the impact of your work every day, because it’ll happen right on your doorstep.

We are ambitious about the future of public services and the role digital, technology and customer experience plays in improving outcomes for residents. We already have strong foundations, capable teams and real momentum. What we need now is a strategic leader who can bring pace, focus and delivery to the next stage of our journey.

This is an opportunity to shape how residents experience the council - from the first contact through to resolution - while leading the digital and technology capability that underpins modern, effective public services. You will lead our digital, ICT and customer functions at a pivotal moment, helping us accelerate transformation, embrace emerging technologies such as AI and automation, and create services that are simpler, more accessible and more responsive for the people of Nottinghamshire.

You will play a key role in modernising our “front door”, driving user-centred service design and ensuring digital and customer insight shape how we work across the organisation. Alongside this, you will provide strategic leadership for technology, cyber security, infrastructure and digital innovation - ensuring we are future-ready, resilient and equipped to support large-scale organisational change and the transition towards unitary local government arrangements.

This is not simply a technical leadership role. We are looking for a visible, collaborative and delivery-focused leader who can work across organisational boundaries, influence senior stakeholders and bring people together around a clear vision for change.

What matters most is your ability to think strategically, lead through change and turn capability into impact. We are looking for someone who can combine innovation with pragmatism, bring clarity to complexity and help unlock the full potential of the teams and technology already in place.

If you’re ready to join us in our goal to create a better, more prosperous county for everyone in Nottinghamshire, apply now.

For more information please visit: https://nottinghamshireseniorleadership.co.uk/

For a confidential discussion, please contact our consultant at Penna:

• Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or email: rachael.morris@penna.com
• James Miller on 07701 233159 or email: james.miller@penna.com
• Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 or email: kelly.ridley@penna.com

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 5^th 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.

Nottinghamshire County Council

Executive Director (Strategic & Enabling Services) – Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £165,593

We’re Nottinghamshire County Council, and we’re a community – inside and out. As we proudly serve a population of over 800,000 people across our county, we support each other, empower each other and respect each other. Our mission is to improve lives across Nottinghamshire. And we do that by providing top-quality, vital services for our residents, working closely together, and with people in the wider community, to do it. It means that when you join us, you’ll feel part of something bigger than yourself. And you’ll feel the impact of your work every day, because it’ll happen right on your doorstep.

This role comes at a defining point in our journey, with a clear focus on leading the organisation successfully through the opportunities and challenges of today, while also helping shape what comes next through Local Government Reorganisation. As the landscape evolves towards new arrangements from April 2028, this role will play an important part in driving organisational change, strengthening partnerships and helping create the foundations for future success across the wider system.

We are looking for an ambitious, values-led leader to join our Executive Team and help shape the future of both our organisation and the wider place we serve. This is not a traditional corporate services role. It is a strategic leadership position at the heart of organisational change, system collaboration and modern public service delivery.

You will lead a broad portfolio of strategic and enabling services and will ensure the council remains well-run, forward-thinking and equipped to deliver excellent services for residents. Just as importantly, you will provide visible corporate leadership across the organisation, helping to shape culture, performance and the way we lead and support our people through change. As we navigate Local Government Reorganisation and wider transformation, you will play a pivotal role in engaging our workforce, building confidence, maintaining trust and ensuring colleagues feel supported, valued and empowered to contribute to the journey ahead.

As a key member of the Executive Team, you will work closely with elected members, partners and regional stakeholders to influence outcomes beyond organisational boundaries. Whether through transformation, workforce reform, digital innovation or service integration, you will bring people together around a shared ambition for the future of the place and the communities we serve.

We are open to background and professional discipline. What matters most is your leadership. We are looking for someone who can lead through complexity and ambiguity, inspire confidence, deliver results at pace, and bring people with them through periods of significant change.

You will care deeply about people, culture and organisational wellbeing, creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, supported and motivated to deliver their best for Nottinghamshire's communities.

If you’re ready to join us in our goal to create a better, more prosperous county for everyone in Nottinghamshire, apply now.

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

For a confidential discussion, please contact our consultant at Penna:

• Rachael Morris on 07840 711217 or email: rachael.morris@penna.com
• James Miller on 07701 233159 or email: james.miller@penna.com
• Kelly Ridley on 07709 512415 or email: kelly.ridley@penna.com

Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 5th July 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.

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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.

Job Title: Deputy Head of Pensions Finance

Salary Range: £48,873 - £62,451 dependents on experience

Permanent – Fulltime 

Location: Wandsworth

Other essential information: Hybrid Working Available 

Are you an experienced qualified accountant (preferably CIPFA) or have 5 years’ experience of working in technical accounting in local governments

If the answer is “yes” then we have the perfect opportunity for you at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils 

The Pensions Finance team has a variety of work shared in a small team giving the opportunity to get involved in every area.  The team provides financial and investment support to Wandsworth Council’s £3bn pension fund, the Southwest Middlesex Crematorium Board and the Better Service Partnership’s Insurance function. 

Your role will be to support the Head of Pensions Finance in producing the reports and financial statements of the Pension Fund, Insurance and Southwest Middlesex Crematorium Board as well as managing financial assets and cash balances.  

This includes deputising for the Head of Pensions Finance on operational matters, staff management, as lead officer for Local Pension Board, the role of Treasurer to the SWM Crematorium and on accounting advice and decision making.  The strengthening of pension fund governance in the General Code and Fit for the Future adds a non-finance element to the role and requires strong written and verbal communication skills for report writing and presentation to Board.

You will need a strong understanding and experience of accounting (preferably using CIPFA Code of Practice) and the ability to gain in depth knowledge of the 3 areas while meeting deadlines. 

About the role 

As Deputy Head of Pensions Finance you would need to be prepared to step in as Deputy and Committee or Board and you would need to build your knowledge of:

·      Accounting (ideally for an LGPS fund or local government) and governance

·      Smaller Body accounting and financial planning for Southwest Middlesex Crematorium

·      Accounting and budgeting for the costs of the council’s insurance, including setting aside appropriate balances to cover self-insurance costs

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

·      Must be able to demonstrate experience of producing year end accounts and interpreting and applying accounting rules.  

·      Ability to effectively check your own work and that of colleagues is essential.

·      Must have in depth knowledge and understanding of local governments accounting codes, standards and regulations that apply to local authorities, LGPS pension funds and joint committees.

·      Experience of providing a finance support service including financial planning and reporting, ensuring non-finance managers comply with financial regulations engage effectively with, budget setting and monitoring in year.

·      Knowledge and understanding of the Local Government finance environment, including the Local Government Pension Scheme

·      You will have excellent communications skills to write reports and brief notes with the opportunity to present them at Board and other meetings.

Useful Information

Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. 

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. 

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.

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

You can view the full Job Description here

Applications close: 5th July

Interviews: W/C 13th July

How to Apply

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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.

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

How to Apply

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

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

How to Apply

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

• GM Good Employment Charter Awards - Best for Inclusion (Large Organisation) 2026

• 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

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.