Strategic Director of Resources

Job Description

STRATEGIC DIRECTOR OF RESOURCES

CIRCA £180,000

Closing Date: Sunday 5 April 2026

Waltham Forest is a resilient, vibrant and ambitious borough where we make change happen and are not prepared to stand still. We have made significant progress and are committed to delivering Mission Waltham Forest, our vision and plan for a more equal borough by 2030. Our plan to transform the council, securing long term financial stability and delivering services that are responsive, efficient and shaped around our communities is gathering real momentum. We are now in a strong position to move forward with confidence. This is an opportunity to join a high performing and collaborative leadership team, and supportive elected members.

We are looking for our new strategic director to embrace the art of the possible to tackle the financial challenges facing the council and the sector. We’re clear on the leadership qualities that will make the difference for our communities. You will drive innovation and bring a willingness to explore new ideas and work at pace alongside our high-energy, vibrant and diverse people.

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Contact Information:

To find out more go to www.ransleyboardman.com or contact jo@ransleyboardman.com on 07834 03051 or penny@ransleyboardman.com on 07549 233685

How to Apply:

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Applications are only being accepted through Ransley Boardman, to apply for this role please follow this link: https://ransleyboardman.com/services/w-f-resources/ or contact the email addresses provided above.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.

To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.

We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.

For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us.

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