Overview

Executive Director of Corporate Resources - Salary: £140k

As Executive Director of Corporate Resources be part of our journey in continuing to make a real difference to Hull's residents, businesses and communities. This position holds the key responsibilities for professionally leading and delivering a portfolio of services and providing strategic oversight of the directorate, which includes: finance and transformation, ICT, revenue and benefits, audit and fraud, organisation development & HR, and legal services (including democratic services and procurement).

As the leader of the services which are vital to the effective running of the council, both internal and outward facing, the position requires an individual with a very strong commitment to engagement, partnership and team work, and also with the skills to manage a diverse portfolio of services where extremely high standards are expected. If successful, you will be responsible for ensuring that the council meets all its statutory requirements in terms of its financial governances. You will also hold responsibility for the legal compliance of the council.

Strong leadership skills are essential, to ensure our organisation operates in a way that responds to our priorities, and our communities' needs and expectations, whilst operating within statutory frameworks. Putting people first and at the centre of everything we do, valuing learning, working closely in partnership with others, respecting each other, and being hugely ambitious for our place and our citizens, is what we are all about.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of services within the directorate and provide strategic oversight.
• Manage functions including finance and transformation, ICT, revenue and benefits, audit and fraud, organisation development & HR, and legal services (including democratic services and procurement).
• Ensure the council meets all statutory requirements in terms of financial governance and legal compliance.
• Contribute to the council's Senior Leadership Team and drive community and place-making agendas.
• Engage with partners and communities to deliver high standards of service and achieve outcomes for Hull.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing diverse service portfolios.
• Ability to operate within statutory frameworks and to meet high professional standards.
• Commitment to engagement, partnership working and team development.
• Ambition to make a positive difference to the city and its residents.

Application and Contact

For an informal discussion, please contact: David Bell, Director of Finance and Transformation 01482 613 084

Closing date: 19 Oct 2025

Shortlisting date: 3 Nov 2025

Interview dates: 2 and 3 Dec 2025

Please note: Interview process will be conducted over both days.

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