Job Overview

£1,000-£1,250 per day (inside IR35, via umbrella) - NEGOTIABLE

Job Title : Service Director for Finance
Client : Plymouth City Council
Hours Per Week : 37.00
Start Date : 09/11/2025

Responsibilities

This role ensures that the relevant statutory financial duties, responsibilities and accountabilities for the Council and Executive are discharged. The role also provides strategic advice and guidance to the Chief Executive, elected Members and Senior Leadership Team on the financial management and policy of the Council, ensuring a clear focus on all financial matters, including tax, treasury management activities, appropriate strategies and vehicles to deliver the best financial benefits. Shape, develop and champion the Council's financial agenda as required by the Chief Executive and Executive. Communicate the vision of the Council, and motivate and influence others to acquire this. Member of federation consisting of Customer and Corporate Services, and the Executive Office to encourage the best use of resources, avoid duplication and silo working, facilitating knowledge transfer between the senior team.

Qualifications / Experience

An experienced Officer in a unitary authority as a S151.