Wyre is a borough that shows the best of Lancashire. We are located on the coast, with Preston, Blackpool and the Lake District nearby and home to picturesque towns including Fleetwood, Garstang, Poulton-le-Fylde and Thornton Cleveleys, as well as many beautiful rural villages. Wyre welcomed over 4.4 million visitors in 2023 - and it is easy to see why.  The borough boasts a rich heritage, with historic high streets and bustling markets, mouth-watering local food and quality accommodation and a calendar filled with brilliant events.  On one side you’ll find stunning award-winning beaches with unspoilt coastlines, and on the other unforgettable landscapes in the Forest of Bowland, an area of outstanding natural beauty.  

This is a really exciting time to join Wyre Council, with a new Leader and Chief Executive leading our next chapter.  We have a brand new and ambitious Council Plan with a clear vision: ‘Wyre is a place where everyone can prosper’, and across the council our staff strive to achieve this for businesses and residents within the borough.

We are currently seeking to appoint an Assistant Director of Finance, Revenues and Benefits (Deputy S151) who will work with the Director of Finance and Governance to provide strategic financial leadership, supporting the delivery of Wyre’s key objectives.  The council is in a strong position financially with a balanced MTFP, and you will help to ensure that the council’s long-term financial health and sustainability is maintained.  We have a fully staffed and high-quality team in this department, and we are proud of our supportive and collaborative ethos.

Responsible for Finance Business Partnering, Financial Systems and Reporting (including Payroll), and Revenues and Benefits, the successful candidate will play a key role as part of the wider Senior Leadership Team.  Transformation and change is a key strand to the Council Plan and the postholder will ensure that the key financial systems are updated, developed and replaced as the business need requires.

If you are an inspirational leader and a strategic thinker with a suitable background in local government finance and the desire and determination to enable us to capitalise on the huge opportunities within our borough, then we want to hear from you.

For more information please contact Luke Judd at Starfish Search on 07435 270 659 or luke.judd@starfishsearch.com.

Closing date:  10 March 2024

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.