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About Us
Waverley and Guildford Borough Councils are on a bold journey of transformation, committed to setting the benchmark for high-performance local government. We’re not just keeping pace – we’re leading the way. With a relentless focus on delivering for our communities, we’re driven by a shared vision to be ambitious, innovative, and people-centred in everything we do.
As part of our continued evolution, we’re looking for a Strategic Director of Finance and Resources to join our visionary leadership team. This role is about more than numbers – it’s about shaping the future of our councils. You will have the opportunity to lead the Finance, Assets &amp; Property, and Commercial functions across both councils, driving forward key financial strategies, supporting transformative change, and ensuring the sustainable future of the services that matter most to our residents.
Role Overview
As the Strategic Director of Finance and Resources, you will be a pivotal figure in driving the financial success of Waverley and Guildford. Reporting directly to Pedro Wrobel, the Joint Chief Executive of both councils, you will provide high-level financial leadership, shape long-term strategies, and ensure that resources are used to their maximum potential. Your role will be crucial in supporting our ambitious goals, providing expert advice to elected councillors and staff, and building a culture of innovation, efficiency, and collaboration.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you’ll have the chance to directly influence the direction of both councils, contributing to key corporate programmes and projects. As Section 151 Officer, you will also have ultimate responsibility for ensuring robust financial governance and supporting business continuity, risk management, and the delivery of essential services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead with Vision: Provide strategic direction for Finance, Assets &amp; Property, and Commercial services across both councils. - Shape Financial Strategy: Develop and implement long-term financial plans to ensure the councils’ financial sustainability and success. - Empower Teams: Foster a high-performance culture, empowering managers and staff to deliver outstanding, customer-focused services. -Be the Expert: Advise elected councillors and senior leadership on financial matters, helping to guide key decisions and support the councils’ priorities. - Drive Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the delivery of key corporate projects and initiatives. - Lead Business Continuity: Champion health &amp; safety management and ensure that the councils are prepared for business continuity in times of need. - Champion Diversity &amp; Inclusion: Promote equality and inclusivity at every level, ensuring that both councils lead with integrity and respect.
About You
We’re looking for a confident, innovative, and experienced leader who is passionate about public service and has the vision to drive meaningful change. You should have significant post-qualification experience in strategic financial management and governance, ideally within a local government context. You’ll need to be a skilled communicator, capable of providing clear, solutions-driven financial advice, managing complex risks, and guiding teams through transformation.
As Section 151 Officer, you’ll bring not only financial expertise but also a collaborative mindset and an ability to foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and performance.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
✔️ Professional accountancy qualifications (CIPFA or equivalent). ✔️ Extensive experience in strategic financial management and governance, ideally in local government. ✔️ Proven leadership ability, with experience managing large teams and substantial budgets. ✔️ In-depth knowledge of local government financial frameworks and regulations. ✔️ A collaborative, change-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement. ✔️ A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Why Join Us? This is a rare opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents while shaping the future of local government. Under the leadership of Pedro Wrobel, our Joint Chief Executive, you will be empowered to take bold actions, lead innovative projects, and work alongside passionate colleagues who are all committed to our shared mission.
With Waverley and Guildford Councils, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re joining a movement. We offer an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive environment where you can grow, lead, and deliver results that matter.
Ready to Lead the Change?
If you're an experienced, dynamic leader who is ready to take on this challenge and be part of an exciting journey, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note this role is politically restricted.
Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Friday 31st October 2025.
Interview date: To be confirmed.

Joint Strategic Director of Finance and Resources

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Service Business Partner
Salary £39,051 - £52,595 pa (bar at £47,107pa)
Full Time 36 hours per week
Are you a finance professional who thrives on making a tangible impact? Do you want to use your skills to support a thriving community and help shape the financial future of a progressive council?
At Spelthorne Borough Council, we are more than just a local authority. Strategically located just south of Heathrow and alongside the River Thames, we are proud to serve one of the most dynamic areas in the west of London. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality services, protecting our valued environment, and supporting the wellbeing of our residents.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Finance Service as a Service Business Partner.
Why Join Us?
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<li>Make a Difference: Be part of a team that is central to supporting strategic decisions and enabling positive change across the Council.</li>
<li>Work-Life Balance: We offer flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and a strong focus on wellbeing.</li>
<li>Professional Growth: Take advantage of training, development programmes, and leadership pathways to support your career progression.</li>
<li>Inclusive Culture: We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion – where everyone is respected and encouraged to thrive.</li>
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About the Role
As a Service Business Partner, you will provide high-quality financial support and commercial insight to Housing Services Team, Group Heads, Service Managers, and budget holders. You will play a key role in helping the Council manage resources effectively, identify opportunities for improvement, and support informed decision-making.
Your core responsibilities will include:
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<li>Delivering accurate budget monitoring</li>
<li>Timely financial reporting and forecasting</li>
<li>Supporting the annual budget-setting and year-end processes</li>
<li>Contributing to strategic planning and governance</li>
<li>Advising services on financial sustainability and Housing General Fund.</li>
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This is a great opportunity to add real value in a forward-thinking council where finance is central to driving transformation and aim to achieve financial sustainability through disciplined planning, effective governance, and transparent reporting.
Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.&nbsp; Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.
This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.
In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).&nbsp;
Closing date: 21 November 2025 (noon)
Interview date: To be confirmed
To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.&nbsp; If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.
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Spelthorne Borough Council

Service Business Partner

Ealing Council is a diverse and ambitious organisation that serves one of the largest and most multi-cultural boroughs in London.We are committed to improving the lives of our residents by building strong and connected communities. We aim to create an environment where every child can reach their potential and achieve their dreams.To help us achieve this, we have created a new role of School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead.We are looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced professional with a strong background in financial management. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, proven experience of leading teams and delivering successful projects and the ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels.As a School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead, you will:Lead and manage a sustainable, innovative, evolving School Bursarial Service, comprised of dedicated experienced education finance specialists, providing a client focused traded service that delivers strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to a large number of local authority maintained schools across the borough.Maintain frontload a case load of schools, delivering strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to school staff at all levels.Manage and support with projects related to financial and resource management, including to deliver training programmes and develop the use of software solutions for effective budget monitoring and management.Play a major role in supporting school financial sustainability, including supporting schools to set sustainable budgets, monitoring and risk management for school leaders and governors across all Local Authority maintained schools in Ealing and deficit recovery planning.Play a pivotal role in the planning, co-ordination and strategic development of the Dedicated Schools Grant for schools, High Needs and Early Years, both devolved to schools and centrally retained. This will include budget modelling, forecasting, making finance recommendations and communicating key changes to senior management and schools.Work with the head of service and Assistant Director on schools forum reporting, relationship management and decision making.Collaborate, work in partnership with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including schools, internal services and departments, other LA’s, education professionals and central government.Where we workWe try to go to the office at Ealing Headquarters at least twice a week, and some of our work is done in the schools and communities of the borough of Ealing.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.Get in touch if you would like to know more.If you are interested in the role and working for Ealing, we would love to receive your application. If you would like an informal discussion about the role before you apply, contact Kim Price email <a href="mailto:kprice@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">kprice@ealing.gov.uk</a>.This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/20806/school_bursarial_and_resources_strategic_lead.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile</a>Closing date: Thursday 06 November 2025.<ul></ul>

London Borough of Ealing

School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead

Ealing Council is a diverse and ambitious organisation that serves one of the largest and most multi-cultural boroughs in London.We are committed to improving the lives of our residents by building strong and connected communities. We aim to create an environment where every child can reach their potential and achieve their dreams.To help us achieve this, we have created a new role of School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead.We are looking to recruit a dynamic, experienced professional with a strong background in financial management. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and communication skills, proven experience of leading teams and delivering successful projects and the ability to collaborate with and influence stakeholders at all levels.As a School Bursarial and Resources Strategic Lead, you will:Lead and manage a sustainable, innovative, evolving School Bursarial Service, comprised of dedicated experienced education finance specialists, providing a client focused traded service that delivers strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to a large number of local authority maintained schools across the borough.Maintain frontload a case load of schools, delivering strategic, operational and complex financial management advice, support and training to school staff at all levels.Manage and support with projects related to financial and resource management, including to deliver training programmes and develop the use of software solutions for effective budget monitoring and management.Play a major role in supporting school financial sustainability, including supporting schools to set sustainable budgets, monitoring and risk management for school leaders and governors across all Local Authority maintained schools in Ealing and deficit recovery planning.Play a pivotal role in the planning, co-ordination and strategic development of the Dedicated Schools Grant for schools, High Needs and Early Years, both devolved to schools and centrally retained. This will include budget modelling, forecasting, making finance recommendations and communicating key changes to senior management and schools.Work with the head of service and Assistant Director on schools forum reporting, relationship management and decision making.Collaborate, work in partnership with and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including schools, internal services and departments, other LA’s, education professionals and central government.Where we workWe try to go to the office at Ealing Headquarters at least twice a week, and some of our work is done in the schools and communities of the borough of Ealing.You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage. It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.We’ve tried to make this website as accessible as possible. You can use the accessibility widget on the right hand side to make it more accessible to you and your needs.Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.Please note all applications will be determined on merit.Get in touch if you would like to know more.If you are interested in the role and working for Ealing, we would love to receive your application. If you would like an informal discussion about the role before you apply, contact Kim Price email <a href="mailto:kprice@ealing.gov.uk" target="_blank">kprice@ealing.gov.uk</a>.This post is subject to Ealing Council’s enhanced vetting process.<a href="https://www.ealing.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/21116/school_bursarial_and_resources_strategic_lead.pdf" target="_blank">Role profile:</a>Closing date: Thursday 06 November 2025.<ul></ul>

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