10 jobs found in Royston

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Interim Assistant Director Finance & Governance and deputy S151 Officer to join this Local Authority for an initial period of 6 months. As the Interim Assistant Director Finance & Governance and deputy S151 will provide strategic leadership across the Council's Finance and Governance Services, including Revenues and Benefits, Commercial and Procurement, and Audit and Risk. You will also provide expert financial and governance advice to senior leaders and elected members, lead the delivery of key priorities, policies and strategies, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The role will support income generation and service improvement, promote collaboration and best practice across the organisation, and champion the Council's equality and diversity objectives. The successful candidate will provide visible leadership through clear communication, maintain an office presence of at least three days per week, and lead...

I am working with a Local Authority in Essex who are looking for an Interim Assistant Director of Finance & Governance (Deputy S151 Officer) for 6 months initially. The role is full time and paying £850 umbrella per day (inside IR35) - this can be negotiated for the right candidate. The role is hybrid, 3 days a week on site, 2 days from home. Job Purpose: The postholder will provide strategic leadership across the Council's Finance and Governance Services, including Revenues and Benefits, Commercial and Procurement, and Audit and Risk, while acting as Deputy Section 151 Officer. They will provide expert financial and governance advice to senior leaders and elected members, lead the delivery of key priorities, policies and strategies, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The role will support income generation and service improvement, promote collaboration and best practice across the organisation, and champion the Council's equality and diversity...

Position: EMEA Credit Technology Delivery & Architecture Lead (Director level) Contract Length: 6 months + Location: London/Hybrid (3 days a week in the office) Working Pattern: Via Umbrella Company Our client, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking an exceptional EMEA Credit Technology Delivery & Architecture Lead to spearhead their Credit Transformation Programme. This temporary role is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team within a complex and evolving technology landscape. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Delivery: Direct end-to-end delivery of system architecture and integration of in-house and vendor SaaS applications. Design and ratify solution architecture, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Oversee planning and resource management, ensuring delivery plans align with multiple programme timelines and objectives. Enterprise & Solution Architecture Leadership: Establish and maintain application, data,...

We are seeking an experienced senior local government leader to provide strategic leadership across housing, environment and community services. The postholder will lead the development and delivery of strategic priorities, ensuring high-quality services, strong financial management and positive outcomes for residents and communities. Key responsibilities include: * Providing strategic leadership across housing, environment and community services. * Leading housing strategy, HRA business planning, housing development and regeneration. * Driving effective partnership working across health, communities, voluntary and public-sector organisations. * Overseeing community investment, grants and engagement. * Providing leadership on safeguarding, vulnerability and resident wellbeing. * Leading service transformation, performance improvement and financial sustainability. * Working effectively with elected members, partners and senior stakeholders. * Contributing...

Executive Director, Housing Location: London Rate: £900 - £1100 per day Contract: 12 - Months Spencer Clarke Group are supporting a local authority to appoint an Interim Executive Director for Housing. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving delivery of the council's housing priorities, improving services, and ensuring strong governance, performance and compliance. You will lead housing strategy and operations across key areas including homelessness and temporary accommodation, private sector housing, housing management, and the asset management of residential stock including repairs and planned maintenance. Responsibilities include Executive leadership across Housing, working as part of the organisation's senior management team Oversight of housing strategy including housing needs, homelessness, temporary accommodation and private sector housing Leadership of housing management services across social rented and leasehold homes Strategic direction for asset...

Interim Building Control Lead £75 per hour Umbrella | 3-month contract with potential extension We are currently seeking an experienced Building Control Interim Lead to take responsibility for leading and managing a Building Control service within a local authority environment. The Role As Building Control Interim Lead, you will: * Lead and manage the Building Control service, ensuring effective and high-quality service delivery. * Provide professional advice and guidance to the organisation and key stakeholders on all aspects of Building Control, Building Safety and associated matters. * Ensure compliance with relevant Building Control and Building Safety statutory requirements. * Lead on the implementation of the Building Safety Levy. * Develop and lead strategies for the marketing and promotion of the service, with a focus on increasing market share. * Lead and manage the implementation and maintenance of service quality assurance standards, ensuring...

We're keen to speak with senior leaders who can demonstrate: * Significant strategic leadership experience within Housing. * Strong knowledge of housing legislation and statutory housing services. * Experience leading Housing Options, Homelessness, Strategic Housing and/or Private Sector Housing services. * A successful track record of working with Registered Providers and external partners. * Experience advising elected Members and operating confidently within a political environment. * Excellent leadership, partnership and stakeholder management skills. * The ability to contribute strategically as part of a high-performing corporate leadership team

Interim Assistant Director, Education Strategy, Access and Inclusion Recruitment partner: We Do Social Work Recruitment Lead strategic education services and improve outcomes for children and young people We Do Social Work Recruitment is working with a local authority to identify an exceptional senior education leader for the role of Interim Assistant Director, Education Strategy, Access and Inclusion. This is a significant leadership opportunity to shape education strategy, inclusion and access, ensuring children and young people receive high-quality education and the right support at the right time. As part of the senior management team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio including pupil place planning, education sufficiency, school admissions, SEND, Educational Psychology, Virtual School, inclusion, outreach and services for vulnerable pupils. About the role You will provide strategic leadership for education strategy and...

SF Recruitment is working with a private equity backed service business in search of a Finance Director to join their team in Lincolnshire on a interim basis. Reporting into the CEO, the Finance Director will drive forward a best-in-class finance capability across a multi-entity and multi-site portfolio. This role sits at the centre of financial operations, acting as the key business partner to the CEO and senior leadership team while ensuring robust reporting, scalable processes, and proactive performance insight across the group. The successful Finance Director will be a motivated, technically astute qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA). You will have experience in multi-site environments and creating consolidated group reporting packs. It would be advantageous if you have worked in a PE/ lender backed organisation. Key responsibilities: - Cash flow management - Budgeting and forecasting - Financial reporting and analysis - Oversee audit preparation and statutory...

An established charity in the Havant, Hampshire area is seeking an Interim Finance Director/Head of Finance for a period of c3 months to cover sickness.  This role will report to the Board and work either 3-5 days per week, supporting the small finance team and supporting leadership decisions.  What will the Interim Finance Director role involve? Assisting with all aspects of financial planning, budgeting management accounts and annual reporting processes Supporting the preparation of all financial and statutory returns including HMRC requirements and charity SORP and management of the external audit process and other professional consultancy relationships Provision of regular financial reporting and forecasting to support operational management in addition to working closely with departmental budget holders to ensure robust financial controls Suitable Candidate for the Interim Finance Director vacancy: Applicants for this role will ideally hold a full accountancy qualification...