Assistant Finance Director (ESL)

Southwark is a dynamic borough in the centre of London, a truly global city. We are home to some of the country’s foremost artistic institutions, most vibrant communities, and iconic architecture. This brings change, challenges, and opportunity to all those who work here, pass through, or call Southwark their home. Our ability to develop, transform and renew the borough landscape helps to drive local growth.

The Environment, Sustainability, and Leisure department enhances daily life for residents and visitors by delivering high-quality services that promote wellbeing and align with council objectives. We strive to make Southwark’s neighbourhoods vibrant, safe, and inclusive, offering clean environments, accessible activities, and opportunities for all.

The Assistant Finance Director (ESL) to provide exceptional financial leadership and deliver transformative impact of one of our most critical services, the Environment, Sustainability, and Leisure Department. The Council has recently insourced all their leisure services and are building a new Leisure Centre.

The role will build and maintain strategic relationships across the service and with senior leaders and Members, advising on strategic finance and planning, ensuring success in the council’s business planning processes and capital programmes. They will lead a team and drive through a culture of continuous improvement, value adding service and ensuring best value.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with experience of leading and developing a high performing business partnering team within a complex organisation. Previous experience of supporting areas in this service is highly desirable.

You can find out more information about the role, the Council and how to apply here Southwark Council. For a confidential discussion please contact Will Ryan at Ivy Rock Partners willryan@ivyrockpartners.com or 07909 030 965.

Southwark Council offer a hybrid working environment with the expectation that people are in the office 50% of the time.

Southwark Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We monitor our recruitment practices to check that we are employing people in a fair and non-discriminatory way. We also publish annual workforce reports. We are proud to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

Application is by submission of a full CV and covering letter (max. two pages). The supported statement should cover why you are interested in the role alongside specific examples highlighting your relevant experience.

The closing date is Monday 7th July.