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We are working closely alongside a local authority in Isle of Wight to assist with the appointment of a Interim Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive on a 4–months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.
Rate of Pay: £671.57- £899.00 per day
Hours per week : 23
Summary:
The Isle of Wight Council is seeking a high-caliber, seasoned local government leader to serve as the Interim Strategic Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive. This pivotal role carries the statutory designation of Section 151 Officer.You will provide steady, expert leadership during a period of permanent recruitment, ensuring the Council maintains robust financial stewardship and governance. Beyond the technical finance remit, you will act as the primary deputy to the Chief Executive, assuming the responsibilities of the Head of Paid Service when required and driving “whole council” transformation to ensure long-term financial resilience.
Responsibilities:
- Discharge all statutory duties under the Local Government Act 1972, ensuring the proper administration of the Council’s financial affairs.
- Assume full responsibilities of the Head of Paid Service in the Chief Executive’s absence, including emergency decision-making and organizational leadership.
- Lead the implementation of transformation and improvement plans, identifying innovative ways to deploy funding to support growth and service excellence.
- Ensure rigorous internal audit and risk assurance frameworks are in place to protect the Council’s assets and reputation.
- Represent the Isle of Wight Council externally, championing the island’s interests and strategic growth.
Qualifications:
- Must be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, ICAEW, etc.) with substantial post-qualification experience.
Essentials:
- A deep, expert understanding of the Local Government Act 1972 (Section 151) and the wider regulatory framework governing local authority finance.
- A track record of successfully delivering balanced budgets in the face of significant funding reductions and economic volatility.
- Evidence of thinking commercially and creatively to maximize funding impact and organizational growth.
Please note:
- You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
- You should have right to work in U.K
Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.
Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.
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