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Our fundamental vision at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils is a focus on our 500,000 residents.  We have a well-evidenced history of excellence with exceptional levels of resident satisfaction. You will be joining a highly engaged and stable workforce, 3,000 strong, one which is professional, open, challenging and responsive.  Head of Finance for Adult Social Care & Public Health is a vital financial leadership role.  You will advise senior directors and Councillors, lead a large team and contribute to the ongoing transformation of our services to residents.
 
About the role
As both Councils’ Head of Finance for Adult Social Care and Public Health you will oversee the Directorate’s resources, including financial planning, budget management and delivery of the Directorate’s savings and transformation programme.   This role will provide you with the opportunity to lead and develop a team of 70 providing high quality finance support services including leading the Financial Assessments, Payments, Client Financial Affairs and Direct Payments functions.
 
Working closely with the Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health, your financial advice will be critical to effective financial management within Richmond and Wandsworth Councils’ shared staffing arrangement.
 
About you
We expect that you will be a qualified accountant with experience leading the provision of financial advice and financial services in complex public sector organisations.  Energetic, resilient and inquisitive, your natural approach will be to strive for better.  We are keen to speak to both experienced and aspiring heads of service and will support your development as part of our commitment to all our people.
 
About Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have a unique shared staffing arrangement, comprising a single workforce to serve both London boroughs. There is a single Chief Executive, senior management team and single staffing structure.
 
The two councils continue to be separately accountable to their respective residents and work in a uniquely stimulating political environment. The Leaders of Richmond and Wandsworth Councils have huge ambitions for their very different local areas. They are also active and influential in London and nationally. Our staff are responsible for delivering on their big aspirations, often in a very high-profile context.
 
Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 17th September 2023

To apply:
To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (four sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (four sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements. Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only. If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact anna.shepherd@tile-hill.co.uk
 
Applications should include:

• Full contact details;
• Names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees (we will ask your permission before contacting referees);
• Details of your current salary and notice period;
• Notification of any dates when you are not available for an interview.

Recruitment Timeline:

Closing Date: midnight Sunday 17th September 2023

Longlist meeting (no candidate involvement): Friday 22nd September 2023

Virtual preliminary interviews: w/c 25th September 2023

Shortlist Meeting (no candidate involvement): w/c 2nd October 2023

Final interviews (in person): w/c 9th October 2023

At Tile Hill, we are committed to inclusion and accessibility. We champion and support all individuals to ensure everyone feels valued, listened to and motivated to get the very best out of each recruitment process and that processes are designed to meet the needs of individuals. If you have any specific requests and would like a confidential discussion with the Tile Hill team, then please email inclusion@tile-hill.co.uk. 

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. 

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. 

Important Information: Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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