Head of Finance & Support Services
- Recruiter
- The SmartList
- Location
- Crawley
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 08 Jul 2017
- Closes
- 24 Jul 2017
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Description East Grinstead Town Council
Have a Vacancy for
HEAD OF FINANCE & SUPPORT SERVICES
Full time Monday - Friday 37 Hours per week
SCP : 41-47 (PO 4/5) 36,379- 41,967
East Grinstead Town Council is a Progressive Town Council, designated as a "larger council" by the National Association Of Local Councils due to our turnover of over GBP1m PA and breadth of services provided.
Arising from the imminent retirement of the current postholder we are seeking to fill a senior role in the Council. Heading up a small team responsible for the internal Support functions of the council including Finance, HR and IT.
Applicants for this position must have wide experience of financial management, preferably but not essentially in a local authority environment, and will serve as the Council's Responsible Finance Officer. An accountancy qualification is necessary. Wider experience including IT and HR would be desirable but an aptitude to take on new areas of responsibility is more important. The role also deputises for the Town Clerk in her absence, and leads on Personnel, Health and Safety and IT with professional external support.
A detailed information pack, application form and job specification can be downloaded from our website by clicking the button below .
Closing date for receipt of applications is noon 21st July and it is anticipated that interviews will be held 3rd and 4th of August, with the successful applicant starting in post early September to enable a handover period.
This council is a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Application Forms must be submitted by email or mailed to East Grinstead Town Council, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 3LT. CV's are not accepted.
Have a Vacancy for
HEAD OF FINANCE & SUPPORT SERVICES
Full time Monday - Friday 37 Hours per week
SCP : 41-47 (PO 4/5) 36,379- 41,967
East Grinstead Town Council is a Progressive Town Council, designated as a "larger council" by the National Association Of Local Councils due to our turnover of over GBP1m PA and breadth of services provided.
Arising from the imminent retirement of the current postholder we are seeking to fill a senior role in the Council. Heading up a small team responsible for the internal Support functions of the council including Finance, HR and IT.
Applicants for this position must have wide experience of financial management, preferably but not essentially in a local authority environment, and will serve as the Council's Responsible Finance Officer. An accountancy qualification is necessary. Wider experience including IT and HR would be desirable but an aptitude to take on new areas of responsibility is more important. The role also deputises for the Town Clerk in her absence, and leads on Personnel, Health and Safety and IT with professional external support.
A detailed information pack, application form and job specification can be downloaded from our website by clicking the button below .
Closing date for receipt of applications is noon 21st July and it is anticipated that interviews will be held 3rd and 4th of August, with the successful applicant starting in post early September to enable a handover period.
This council is a member of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Application Forms must be submitted by email or mailed to East Grinstead Town Council, East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 3LT. CV's are not accepted.