Thank you for your interest in joining Plymouth City Council as part of our Corporate Leadership Team.
Following a review of our senior management structure, we are excited to share a range of opportunities and are pleased that you are interested in finding out more about joining our team.
Are you passionate about what you do and the positive changes you can create? Do you have what it takes to inspire through your creativity and energy?
If the answer is yes, then step forward and take your place to help us continue to build Plymouth’s outstanding legacy.
Here at Britain’s Ocean City, we are building on our rich history and bringing innovation, inspiration to achieve a fairer, greener city where everyone does their bit, making Plymouth a great place to grow-up and grow old, whilst minimising the impact of the cost of living crisis.
We have provided a very brief summary of the role, but please follow the relevant links to find out further details and what we can offer you when you join us. We look forward to meeting you.
Head of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer)
Reporting to the Service Director for Finance (S151 Officer) you will form a pivotal part of the Council’s senior Finance department, working closely with and deputising for the Service Director for Finance (S151 Officer), and working on all aspects of finance with elected members and the wider senior leadership team. You will lead a strong finance team and ensure that the services delivered are fit for purpose and offer value for money. You will be supporting the Service Director for Finance (S151 Officer) to provide strong and robust constructive challenge and support to a wide range of services to manage a reduction in both demand and costs. This role is essential in helping the Council to manage its finances and deliver on its priorities given the on-going financial challenges faced within local government.
It is essential to hold strong experience in leading engagement programmes; this role will have responsibility for the financial management of the Council’s Capital Programme, as well as manage the annual Statement of Accounts production and Treasury Management policies. Working with and supporting the current Service Director for Finance and S151 Officer, this role also presents a potential developmental opportunity for progression to that position and to S151 Officer by April 2025.
Find out more and apply on Allen Lane’s Resourcing website.
Service Director – Children, Young People & Families (CYPFS)
Reporting to the Director of Children’s Services, you will act as the principal policy and professional advisor on the children, youth and families matters to Directors, the Chief Executive and Members, as well as lead on the development and implementation of the Council’s strategy for commissioned services for children, youth and families, alongside health agencies and the Director of Integrated Commissioning.
You will be a credible and trusted leader who can inspire teams and the workforce to place children, young people and their families at the heart of service delivery.
Find out more on the Proud of Plymouth website.
Apply on the Tile Hill website.