The Cumbria County Council

Unfortunately, this vacancy has now closed. Other suitable opportunities may be available, please use the 'Search for jobs' page to see a list of our current vacancies. Unfortunately, this vacancy has now closed. Other suitable opportunities may be available, please use the 'Search for jobs' page to see a list of our current vacancies. Job profile The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Director of Resources (Chief Finance Officer, S.151) Helping to shape and lead a new council. Westmorland and Furness Council was formed on 1st April 2023, with an ambition for sustainable and inclusive growth and a commitment to making Westmorland and Furness a great place to live, work and thrive. We're really proud of what we've achieved over the last 2 years, bringing together the four previous local authorities, whilst moving our new organisation onto a firm financial footing and transferring the Cumbria Pension Fund over to ourselves as the new Administering Authority. With exciting times ahead, including the fantastic £200m investment in the Team Barrow Transformation Fund and the opportunities arising from the government's devolution agenda, we are now seeking to appoint a new Director of Resources to build on our strong foundations and help us to move into the next, exciting, stage of our development. We're looking for an experienced and inspirational candidate; someone who can bring energy and commitment to the role, and who is dedicated to delivering quality services that will make a real difference to people's lives. An inspiring and collaborative leader, you'll have a track record in building relationships, leading on transformational change, and delivering service improvements and better outcomes and supporting the delivery of the desired culture and vision of the organisation, embedding this throughout the wider teams. As the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer you'll provide leadership to the organisation and across the Leadership Team, as well as working closely with Elected members, the Chief Executive, and Monitoring Officer. You'll also be the Council's principal financial advisor, leading on the pension administration provision for the organisation and ensuring that public money is always safeguarded and used appropriately, economically, efficiently, and effectively. You will also be responsible for leading the strategic development of the Commissioning and Procurement service, and managing and maintaining the Councils Corporate Assets, Fleet and Capital Programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person, so if you are talented, motivated, and committed to improving our amazing area, then we would like to hear from you. If you would like an informal conversation about this exciting opportunity, please contact our advising consultants at Penna: Kelly Ridley on or Nick Raper on .

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Job reference REQ Date posted 12/02/2025 Application closing date 11/03/2025 Location Blank Salary £134,651 to £150,564 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Director of Resources (Chief Finance Officer, S.151) Helping to shape and lead a new council. Westmorland and Furness Council was formed on 1st April 2023, with an ambition for sustainable and inclusive growth and a commitment to making Westmorland and Furness a great place to live, work and thrive. We're really proud of what we've achieved over the last 2 years, bringing together the four previous local authorities, whilst moving our new organisation onto a firm financial footing and transferring the Cumbria Pension Fund over to ourselves as the new Administering Authority. With exciting times ahead, including the fantastic £200m investment in the Team Barrow Transformation Fund and the opportunities arising from the government's devolution agenda, we are now seeking to appoint a new Director of Resources to build on our strong foundations and help us to move into the next, exciting, stage of our development. We're looking for an experienced and inspirational candidate; someone who can bring energy and commitment to the role, and who is dedicated to delivering quality services that will make a real difference to people's lives. An inspiring and collaborative leader, you'll have a track record in building relationships, leading on transformational change, and delivering service improvements and better outcomes and supporting the delivery of the desired culture and vision of the organisation, embedding this throughout the wider teams. As the Council's statutory Section 151 Officer you'll provide leadership to the organisation and across the Leadership Team, as well as working closely with Elected members, the Chief Executive, and Monitoring Officer. You'll also be the Council's principal financial advisor, leading on the pension administration provision for the organisation and ensuring that public money is always safeguarded and used appropriately, economically, efficiently, and effectively. You will also be responsible for leading the strategic development of the Commissioning and Procurement service, and managing and maintaining the Councils Corporate Assets, Fleet and Capital Programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person, so if you are talented, motivated, and committed to improving our amazing area, then we would like to hear from you. If you would like an informal conversation about this exciting opportunity, please contact our advising consultants at Penna: Kelly Ridley on or Nick Raper on .