Executive Director of Finance and Assets (Section 151 Officer)
Core
Establish the financial, commercial, and asset foundations of a new unitary local authority (West Surrey Council) from the ground up, serving as the statutory Section 151 Officer.
Role type
Executive Director of Finance and Assets (Section 151 Officer)
Builds
Financial frameworks, asset management systems, and commercial strategies for a new local government unitary authority.
Domain
Local government finance and public sector asset management
Required skills
Financial strategy, budget stewardship, medium-term financial planning, asset and capital investment management, commercial judgement, public-sector governance, organizational transformation leadership
Preferred skills
Strategic asset valuation, procurement strategy, complex political environment navigation
Technologies
Financial systems, asset management software
Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership across finance, procurement, and assets; shape financial discipline and investment choices; lead strategic approaches to assets, income, and commercial activity; create a sustainable framework for the new council; provide independent advice and constructive challenge in a complex political environment.
Seniority
Executive Director, strategic leadership