Assistant Director
Financial Management & Procurement

Salary: £88,500 to £102,000

A Leader in Thurrock

We want leaders who understand how to make change happen, who recognise and value political leadership, and who want to help shape and achieve the best future for Thurrock. A collaboration between a high-performing managerial leadership team working in partnership with Elected Members is our formula for success.  

  • We’re seeking a new Assistant Director of Financial Management and Procurement to stabilise the council’s finances and steer the organisation through this period of change. The scale of the challenge must not be underestimated, but at the same time, this is a unique opportunity to ensure the long-term viability of the council and embed new cultures and practices within the organisation.

  • As our new Assistant Director Financial Management and Procurement, you’ll lead the team to work strategically and develop modern models of financial management. By taking a corporate approach, you will use data and business intelligence to drive better value for money. It will also mean developing and reinvigorating a team that’s faced significant challenges in recent years, rebuilding morale, encouraging professional growth and development, and embedding best practice into the workforce at large.

    The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of local government, and bring significant experience in budgetary and investment management. Beyond your technical skill set, you will bring a positive leadership style. You’ll welcome the intellectual challenge that this role presents, drawing on your technical know-how and strategic expertise to implement wholesale change at Thurrock. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to showcase your capabilities and position yourself for future professional success.

  • Closing date for applications
    Sunday 31st December

    Preliminary Interviews
    w/c 15th January

    Final Panels
    29th/30th and 31st January

We will work as One Council, and these roles are pivotal to shaping the future of our Council. We are seeking ambitious and innovative individuals who are naturally collaborative and purposeful in how they nurture change and that respect the process of change and the importance of communication along the way.

For further insights into the position, we encourage you to connect with Bella Bennet or Carmel Bell from our trusted recruitment partner, Tile Hill. 

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