Martin Brookes Oakham Rutland: Head of Financial Services

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Head of Financial Services, Required, Rutland County Council

Rutland County Council is looking for a new head of financial service, does that mean they are attempting
to get themselves out of the pickle Oakham Mayor Cllr Dewis said they are in.

This week I read there are not enough young police.

Then I read the starting pay is being reduced to £20,000

I wonder why local councils still insist on paying more for their staff than any other organisation.

Whilst job searching I see similar jobs to this one advertised by the private sector offering pay as low
as £25,000 a year.

I do like the way the council is milking the happiest place to live title, in its job description.

clearly who ever judged this has never been to a council meeting and observed the personal childish attacks dished out against those who dare to speak out.

Head of Financial Services

Employer	Rutland County Council	Reference	RES03
Published	Mon 14/01/2013 16:15 PM	Closing Date	Fri 01/02/2013 17:00 PM
Working Pattern	Full Time, Permanent position	Hours	37
Salary	£50,397 - £53,159	CRB Check	No
Location	Catmose Oakham

Rutland County Council, Head of Financial Services (Deputy s151 officer), Permanent, full time (37 hrs per week)

Scale PO7, Salary £50,397 – £53,159

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to work in the happiest place to live in England. Rutland County Council is proud to have been identified by its residents as the happiest place to live in England. We have a well-earned reputation for providing good quality services designed to improve the lives and services of the community and are committed to ensure that the Rutland community receives the best, appropriate and most cost-effective services.

As the smallest local authority in England, we offer the successful candidate the chance to make a difference in the services you deliver and to influence the provision of other services across the Council.

We are recruiting a Head of Financial Services (Deputy s151 officer) with lead responsibility for Finance, Exchequer Services and Revenues including Housing Benefits.

We need a corporate player who understands local government finances and the challenges facing local authorities in delivering high quality services whilst maintaining financial health, someone who can lead and inspire existing teams and work with other Council officers to financially plan and deliver services.

You will be a qualified accountant with substantial public sector (preferably local authority) experience, have a track record of strategic financial management (preparing medium term financial plan, budget setting and monitoring and preparation of statutory accounts) and of delivering service improvements, efficiencies and savings.

You will also need to have a can-do attitude and embrace the single One Council approach focussing on improving the lives and services of the community. We need someone who has a flexible and adaptable approach and who will embrace this role with vigour and enthusiasm.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Saverio Della Rocca on 01572 758159

Closing date for posts: 1 February 2013

Interview dates: 21 or 25 February 2013 – this will include a short presentation

For an application pack, please contact Rutland County Council, Catmose, Oakham, Rutland. LE15 6HP Tel: 01572 722577

Email: enquiries@rutland.gov.uk or visit the website at www.rutland.gov.uk

Please be advised we do not accept CVs.