We do things well and keep evolving.

Are you looking to use your expert financial acumen to impact around 135,000 people (and tens of thousands more that flock to our beautiful area throughout the year).

We are a district council located in the Southwest close to Exeter, Plymouth, beaches and moors. We are looking for a new Head of Financial Services. This role has arisen due to new Head roles being created to support our ambitious strategy and action plans.

You will be a CCAB qualified accountant with broad range of financial and leadership experience and experience of delivering at pace on a range of activities.  We welcome applicants from all sectors and have comprehensive plans in place to support finance professionals planning to take the next step in their career.

We’re better together.

You will be an inspirational leader with both strategic and operational experience including experience of change management, partnership working, contract management and commissioning.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive organisation. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We also welcome applications from military veterans and their families.

This is a full-time position however we welcome applications from those who wish to work slightly less than full-time or compressed working patterns.

We can offer: 

• An organisation which lives its Corporate values.
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (currently employer contributions of 19.6%)
• Hybrid and flexible working – Part office based, and part home based (we expect Heads to be in the office at least 50% of a week/3 days).
• Free car parking (we also have close access to a mainline train station)
• A refurbished modern zero carbon emissions office space
• 38 days leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Heavily discounted membership at Teignbridge District Council Leisure Centres
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunities for career and self-development e.g. ILM Level 7, coaching and mentoring.
• 24/7 employee discount access and employee assistance support.

The attached candidate brief includes our job description and person specification for this role.

How to apply:

Send an up-to-date CV and supporting statement (no more than 3 sides of A4) outlining relevant experience and why you are interested in the role to hr@teignbridge.gov.uk

If you have questions, want an informal visit to our office or need any assistance or require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process please contact Sarah or Jen at hr@teignbridge.gov.uk

Closing date:                       Sunday 3^rd November 2024

Indicative interview date:   w/c 18^th November 2024

No agencies please.

Head of Financial Services & Audit Candidate Brief October 2024.docx

Competency Framework TDC 2024.pdf

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.