Total 51 Director/C-Level job vacancies in Liverpool, Merseyside, L70 1AB

To provide expert advice on Specialty specific matters to the Scheme. To support the Head of School to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the school. To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of General Internal Medicine. For full information please see attached job description. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

To provide expert advice on Speciality specific matters to the Scheme. To support the Head of School/Post graduate Dental Dean and ADD to ensure appropriate systems for Assessment, Rotational Management, Trainee Supervision & Support and other functions within the School. To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of the School of Dentistry. For full information on the role, please see the job description. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Lead financial planning, performance management and reporting for the region for revenue, capital and cash, within national frameworks and policies Ensure the effective financial performance of organisations and systems within the region Ensure rigorous appraisal of organisation and system financial plans to ensure they are viable and that financial risks have been soundly evaluated and mitigated. Ensure robust systems are in place to monitor financial performance to maintain a clear and up to date view of the financial position Ensure that systems, processes and information flows provide effective early warnings of potential failures in service quality, financial management, partnerships and performance. Take a risk-based approach, in line with national frameworks to intervene to anticipate and avoid such failures. Provide robust regional forecasts, risk predictions and mitigations as required. Support the Regional Director in holding organisations and systems to account, and work with them to tackle performance risks and issues. Lead the financial intervention process with the relevant local community (STP/ICS) in the event of material concerns about financial performance and financial risk within national frameworks (SOF categorisation 3 & 4) Lead or support other NHS governance processes (e.g. Well Led, Use of Resources) Ensure all national reporting requirements are complied with to support both month end and year end processes

Reporting directly to the NHS Regional Director, with professional accountability to the NHS Chief Financial Officer, the Regional Director of Finance is a senior member of the regional leadership team, supporting the Regional Director in delivering national and regional priorities for health and care in the region.

Working with an expert team and providing expert advice to the rest of the regional leadership team, the Regional Director of Finance will be accountable for delivering regional financial targets and value for money through ensuring that organisations and systems have effective plans and systems to achieve financial sustainability of services and deliver their financial performance trajectories, supported by effective waste reduction programmes.

A thought leader both regionally and nationally, the role will Provide professional financial leadership of the NHS for all organisations in the region, buildingeffectiverelationshipsandnetworkstoensurethatthenationalfinance direction of travel is relevant, credible, well communicated and ‘bought’ into by the finance community, whilst making a significant contribution to developing national finance strategy and policy.



· SupporttheChiefFinancialofficerinthedevelopmentand implementationof the national finance regime – i.e. financial strategy and performance

· Produce,implementandarticulateaclearfinancialstrategyfortheregions consistent with the long-term plan, mandate requirements and national financial frameworks, resource assumptions and investment priorities

· Oversee and assure the financial planning and redesign of services, particularly large scale and complex service reconfigurations, ensuring businesscasesaresubjecttorigorousfinancialappraisal,arefinancially viable and provide value for money.

· Lead value for money and efficiency programmes within the region, working closelywithnationalandregionalcolleaguestoensureuseofbenchmarking, learning and best practice.

· Ensure that appropriate advice is provided to organisations and systems on nationalapproachestofinancialplanningandperformanceforbothcapitaland revenue (e.g. transformation funding, use of private finance for capitaletc.)

· Deliverregionalfinancialtargets(bothcapitalandrevenue)throughensuringthat organisations and systems have effective plans and systems to achieve financial sustainability of services and deliver their financial performance trajectories, supported by effective waste reduction programmes



The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

NHS England hold a Sponsor Licence; this means that we may be able to sponsor you providing the Home Office requirements are met. To be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route you’ll usually need to be paid the ‘standard’ salary rate of at least £38,700 per year, or the ‘going rate’ for your job, whichever is higher. You can find more information on theGovernment website.

Leadfinancialplanning,performancemanagementandreportingfortheregion for revenue, capital and cash, within national frameworks and policies



Ensuretheeffectivefinancialperformanceoforganisationsandsystemswithin the region



Ensurerigorousappraisaloforganisationandsystemfinancialplanstoensure they are viable and that financial risks have been soundly evaluated andmitigated.

Ensurerobustsystemsareinplacetomonitorfinancialperformancetomaintain a clear and up to date view of the financial position

Ensure that systems, processes and information flows provide effective early warnings of potential failures in service quality, financial management, partnershipsandperformance.Takea risk-basedapproach,inlinewithnational frameworks to intervene to anticipate and avoid such failures.

· Providerobustregionalforecasts,riskpredictionsandmitigationsasrequired.

SupporttheRegionalDirectorinholdingorganisationsandsystemstoaccount, and work with them to tackle performance risks and issues.

Lead the financial intervention process with the relevant local community (STP/ICS)intheeventofmaterialconcernsaboutfinancialperformanceand financial risk within national frameworks (SOF categorisation 3 & 4)

LeadorsupportotherNHSgovernanceprocesses(e.g.WellLed,UseofResources)

Ensureallnationalreportingrequirementsarecompliedwithtosupportboth month end and year end processes


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Title: Chief Operations Officer

Salary: L20 - L24 (£79,475 - £87,651)

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Woodchurch High School, Wirral

Closing Date: Thursday 14 November 2024

Interview Date(s): 25 and 26 November 2024

Job Starts: March 2025

With the current post holder retiring at Easter 2025 and the Trustees are looking to appoint a Chief Operations Officer (COO) to drive forward the effective leadership of the school’s operations and finances. This role is ideal for a committed, dynamic, and innovative COO with proven experience.

The postholder will work closely with the Headteacher of the Trust together with the Trustees and other members of the senior leadership team to deliver the Academy's vision and ethos which is underpinned by its strong Christian values.

The successful candidate will play a significant role in the strategic leadership and future development of the Trust. You will work to support the Headteacher in all aspects of operational leadership for the school. This will include the development, implementation and maintenance of the Trust’s operational and financial procedures and systems, ensuring that all legal and governance outlined in the Academy Trust Handbook are met. The postholder will be supported by a team of experienced support staff leaderscovering HR, Payroll, PA to Headteacher & Staff Induction Officer, Finance, Pupils Services, ICT, H&S, Reprographics and Operations.

Candidates should have a strong and relevant background in operations and financial procedures and be able to demonstrate successful experience in budget planning, monitoring, and delivery. The production of final end of year accounts, demonstrating value for money through the principles of economic, efficient, and effective use of resources are also a key aspect of this role. Experience in an education setting, particularly a single or multi-academy trust, is beneficial but is not essential. The Headteacher and Trustees are looking to appoint a person with experience of leading project management developments and generating income to support such projects.

The application pack, which provides specific information about the position and its support of Academy pupils and staff, is available here www.woodchurchhigh.com/vacancies.

Candidates are warmly encouraged to take an informal opportunity to visit the school. To arrange a school tour, please telephone the school (0151 677 5257) direct and ask for the Head's PA, Tanya Jordan.

What the school offers its staff

Woodchurch High School is an exciting place to work. It is a successful and oversubscribed 11 – 16 co-

educational comprehensive. We enjoy state of the art facilities, designed to engage and motivate learners.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To undertake the operational and administrative functions this will include: 1. Provide comprehensive PA support to the Chief Pharmacist including word processing documents, correspondence, reports as required for the assisting them with the processing of documents that she/he produces filing,photocopying and the composition of letters.2. Provide a full diary management service - booking meetings organising travel and preparing complex travel itineraries.3. Being first contact for the Chief Pharmacist and taking autonomous action asappropriate.4. Manage all incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring that urgent correspondence andmessages are given priority.5. Produce PowerPoint presentations and overheads for presentations.6. Update and maintain mailing for distributing information and contact details.7. Maintain an effective and secure filing system.8. Set up and maintain an effective bring forward system.9. Take responsibility for tasks that are delegated and ensure information and/or replies requested are pursued and received within the appropriate timescales. This will entail a good understanding of the work of the Chief Pharmacist and the ability to foster good working relationships with staff internal and external to the Trust.10. Maintain knowledge of NHS developments/initiatives both locally and nationally and Trust policies and procedures.11. Organise and prepare meetings and agendas.12. Planning, organising and managing events including Team Events, Away Days and External Events.13. Take minutes as required, liaising with the Chief Pharmacist to ensure deadlines for producing and circulating papers and minutes are agreed and met.14. Arrange specific events and hospitality as required, e.g., conferences, seminars and workshops Please refer to Job Description for more information.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Chief Officer,

Finance and Technology,

North Lanarkshire Council

£115,958 - £120,407

(35 Hours per week)

We are achieving great things that will improve the lives of everyone who live, work in or visit North Lanarkshire. These vital improvements are all part of a programme of major economic regeneration and growth that is already changing the landscape of North Lanarkshire.

As we deliver The Plan for North Lanarkshire and drive transformational change, it is vital that we have effective ongoing systems in place to control, manage and deliver our services to the highest standards of performance, ethics and Best Value. The Council’s Chief Officer (Finance and Technology) role encompasses a critical portfolio of strategic responsibilities, business services and supports that includes acting as key advisor to the Chief Executive and the Council as the Section 95 Officer.

The revised role has an enhanced remit which now includes setting the Council’s core financial strategy; managing the Council’s revenue and capital budgets; delivering robust financial services, including revenues and benefits, as well as overall responsibility for the delivery of the Council’s Digital and IT strategy and its supporting programme of digital and technological transformation to drive further savings and efficiencies, aligning to the full realisation of the Council’s desired future operating model.

While delivering considerable change and improvement, we continue working with partners in addressing the significant challenges faced in improving outcomes for the people and communities of North Lanarkshire.

We can only achieve the outcomes required to meet these priorities by being solution focused and working together.

We have bright and determined people working here, that believe and are engaged in what we do.

If you’re motivated, ambitious and driven by achievement, then come and join us.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by

Des Murray

Chief Executive - North Lanarkshire Council

via Adrienne Henry on 07939284602 or at

henryad@northlan.gov.uk

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Chief Officer

Education

North Lanarkshire Council

£115,958 - £120,407

(35 Hours per week)

We are achieving great things that will improve the lives of everyone who live, work in or visit North Lanarkshire. These vital improvements are all part of a programme of major economic regeneration and growth that is already changing the landscape of North Lanarkshire.

As we deliver the Plan for North Lanarkshire and drive transformational change, we recognise that children and young people are critical to the future growth of the region and it’s vital they are given the best chance and opportunities to fulfil their potential.

The Chief Officer (Education) plays a critical role, directly supporting the strategic aim, by leading a broad holistic care service that is directly linked to education, and is focused on supporting children and young people in the context of the wider family and social community support systems that are an essential requirement in their long term growth and progression.

This role is wide-ranging and includes strategic lead responsibility for a number of areas across the spectrum of educational functions with an emphasis on attainment, performance and the wider achievement agenda, which are detailed within the recruitment pack available.

We have bright and determined people working here, that believe and are engaged in what we do.

If you’re motivated, ambitious and driven by achievement, then come and join us.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Andrew McPherson, Depute Chief Executive via Adrienne Henry on henryad@northlan.gov.uk Mobile 07939 284602

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

Chief Officer,

Legal and Democratic,

North Lanarkshire Council

£115,958 - £120,407

(35 Hours per week)

We are achieving great things that will improve the lives of everyone who live, work in or visit North Lanarkshire. These vital improvements are all part of a programme of major economic regeneration and growth that is already changing the landscape of North Lanarkshire.

As we deliver The Plan for North Lanarkshire and drive transformational change, it is vital that we have effective ongoing systems in place to control, manage and deliver our services to the highest standards of performance, ethics and Best Value. The Chief Officer (Legal and Democratic Services) plays a critical role in the effective legal, political, democratic, governance and information risk and security operations of the Council with a wide range of complex legal and statutory responsibilities which require to be carefully managed.

While delivering considerable change and improvement, we continue working with partners in addressing the significant challenges faced in improving outcomes for the people and communities of North Lanarkshire.

We can only achieve the outcomes required to meet these priorities by being solution focused and working together.

This role is wide-ranging and includes acting as the Council’s Monitoring Officer, Chief Legal Officer, Clerk to the Licencing Board, Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) with additional specific operational responsibilities including lead for the Council’s Registrar function; fraud and counter terrorism; and information risk and security.

We have bright and determined people working here, that believe and are engaged in what we do.

If you’re motivated, ambitious and driven by achievement, then come and join us.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Des Murray Chief Executive - North Lanarkshire Council via Adrienne Henry on 07939284602 or at henryad@northlan.gov.uk

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People.

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151.

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

To undertake the operational and administrative functions this will include: 1. Provide comprehensive PA support to the Chief Pharmacist including word processing documents, correspondence, reports as required for the assisting them with the processing of documents that she/he produces filing,photocopying and the composition of letters.2. Provide a full diary management service - booking meetings organising travel and preparing complex travel itineraries.3. Being first contact for the Chief Pharmacist and taking autonomous action asappropriate.4. Manage all incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring that urgent correspondence andmessages are given priority.5. Produce PowerPoint presentations and overheads for presentations.6. Update and maintain mailing for distributing information and contact details.7. Maintain an effective and secure filing system.8. Set up and maintain an effective bring forward system.9. Take responsibility for tasks that are delegated and ensure information and/or replies requested are pursued and received within the appropriate timescales. This will entail a good understanding of the work of the Chief Pharmacist and the ability to foster good working relationships with staff internal and external to the Trust.10. Maintain knowledge of NHS developments/initiatives both locally and nationally and Trust policies and procedures.11. Organise and prepare meetings and agendas.12. Planning, organising and managing events including Team Events, Away Days and External Events.13. Take minutes as required, liaising with the Chief Pharmacist to ensure deadlines for producing and circulating papers and minutes are agreed and met.14. Arrange specific events and hospitality as required, e.g., conferences, seminars and workshops Please refer to Job Description for more information.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Significant post qualifying experience and in-depth professional knowledge acquired through experience.

Experience managing significant financial resources with a good appreciation of relevant regulatory frameworks.

Familiarity of financial processes and procedures.

Experience of effectively managing a team.

High level of IT competence, literacy and numeracy skills

Experience of managing budgets.

Experience of communication with colleagues and contractors at all levels of the organisation and the ability to negotiate and act on behalf of the site in relation to contracts.

Strong persuasive, influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently at all levels.

Excellent skills in strategic planning and strategic management of financial resources.

Clear analytical skills to allow the exploration, evaluation and interpretation of information and opinions and utilisation of management information systems.

Strong decision making skills with the ability to make decisions and recommendations based on the analysis of options.

Capacity to work under pressure to meet deadlines and organisational priorities.

Good leadership skills and ability to inspire and challenge colleagues.

Commitment to staff’s and own personal development

What the school offers its staff

Growing Trust of 5 primary schools with extended services of a national Maths Hub and CPD company at the heart of its school improvement offer. Supportive Executive Team and Trust Board.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Work in collaboration with Head of School of Medicine to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy which supports the recruitment and retention of Clinical Oncology Trainees with focus on the regional education programs. For full job role, please see attached job description. Secondments Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Work in collaboration with Head of School of Surgery to develop and implement a Medical Workforce Strategy whichsupports the recruitment and retention of Core Surgery Traineeswith focus on the regional education programs. For full job role, please see attached job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated professional, with drive and ambition, to join us as Director of Maths. The successful candidate will have a confident understanding of the curriculum, excellent subject knowledge and proven success as an effective leader.

You must display initiative and have the energy and skills to inspire colleagues with your passion for your subject and for learning. You will have the skills to build, lead and motivate the team of Maths staff. You will be an effective team member and also have the focus and tenacity to ensure successful outcomes are reached.

You will be:

• An excellent teacher of Maths
• Innovative in your approach to teaching
• Able to achieve excellent examination results for children
• Motivated by a desire to change lives
• A qualified teacher

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Opportunities to teach Maths across the all of the key stages
• Opportunities to develop your leadership skills
• Extensive and individualised professional development programme
• A school with outstanding facilities
• An opportunity to change lives through education

Further details about the role

You can visit our school to see us ‘in action’ on any of the following days: Monday 23, Tuesday 24 or Wednesday 25 September. Please contact Ms McGarry at v.mcgarry@westderbyschool.co.uk to arrange.

For an informal conversation about the post, please telephone Mrs Graham, Headteacher, on 0151 235 1300 or email s.graham@westderbyschool.co.uk

For an application pack please visit: www.westderbyschool.org

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare; all staff must share this commitment and must follow the school’s code of conduct for adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Pre-employment checks will be conducted, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. It is a criminal offence to apply for, or accept a position working with children in regulated activity if you are excluded from such work by virtue of a court order or by the DBS.

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Aberdeen City Council is currently in discussions with Trade Unions regarding a proposal to move from a standard 37-hour full-time working week to a standard 35-hour full-time working week.

Please note: A decision has been reached, in consultation with our Trade Unions, that all new vacancies will be advertised on a maximum of 35 hours per week, and accordingly, new appointments made on a contract of 35 hours per week.

We are looking for an experienced Accountant with the excellent leadership skills, and who can add value as Deputy CFO for Aberdeen City Council, during this exciting time of ongoing transformation. This is an opportunity to really have a positive impact and we are seeking exceptional candidates who have drive and ambition with an entrepreneurial mindset who will be excited about the potential to be part of this award winning local authority in Scotland. You will be an influential leader who will inspire your team to deliver best value and continuous improvement.

Working at a strategic level, and having a track record of delivering results we are seeking a committed individual that can make a difference for Aberdeen and the people we serve.

The successful candidate will play a major part along with senior colleagues and Elected Members in taking forward the priorities set out in our Local Outcome Improvement Plan (LOIP), whilst supporting the Section 95 Officer.

We truly value our team and understand the importance of flexibility as part of a high-performance work culture, so we are flexible around core working hours and offer the opportunity of working from home and the office on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Financial Systems, Controls, Reporting (including Arms Length External Organisations (ALEO) and Joint Ventures)
• Financial Planning, Budgets, Forecasting
• Strategic Initiatives
• Performance and Process Improvements
• Maintaining a High Performing and Engaged Team Culture

If you feel you have the leadership skills, and qualities and experience to take on the challenges of this exciting new role, we would welcome your application.

For informal enquiries please contact Jonathan Belford on jbelford@aberdeencity.gov.uk

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

CCAB Qualified Accountant and current membership of a recognised chartered professional body

Relevant degree or professional qualification and/or Member of Professional Institution/Association

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

Skills & Experience in:

Sound commercial and business acumen with strong knowledge of business drivers and the external environment

Sound understanding of organisational change management philosophies, tools and techniques

An ability to assess business needs from multiple sources, producing high level summaries and recommending appropriate interventions

Proven extensive experience in:
o Strategic policy development and implementation
o Managing strategic partnerships
o Service improvements
o Successful budgetary management and control
o Developing integrated services
o One or more of the service areas within the scope of the directorate
o Working with Elected Members, Board members and other similar stakeholder groups

Leadership & Managerial Skills

Workforce and resource planning

Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to tailor communications depending on the audience

Relationship, influencing and networking skills

Negotiation and contracting skills

Team working and team building skills

Strong customer focus skills and the proven ability to continually anticipate and exceed customer expectations

Understanding of:

Ideally an understanding of the role of Elected Members and the decision making
structures within the Council

Technical financial expertise related to accounting and options appraisal

Excellent record of achievement at management level in a complex, multi-functional
organisation

Managing consultation forums and working with trade unions, within the context of
partnership

Managing a demanding client base and effective strategies for business partnering,
stakeholder management and customer service

Risk analysis and management

Proven track record of understanding key drivers in finance and working in partnership with key stakeholders to measurably improve service delivery

Practical understanding and application of engagement philosophies

Commitment to:

The principles and aims of Aberdeen City Council

The Aberdeen City Council Target Operating Model

The Local Outcome Improvement Plan

CPD as relevant to the post

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

*"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme