Job Introduction
Director of Finance (Deputy s151 Officer)
Chief Officer B1 £142,681 - £153,586
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is renowned for delivering exceptional front-line services to our vibrant and diverse communities. We are committed to enhancing the lives of our residents through innovative and sustainable financial management - from Greenwich Peninsula to Eltham and Greenwich town centre to Thamesmead, with the DLR extension and developmental benefits to come.
As a council we are bold and creative in how we use our resources and assets to deliver for our communities. We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to explore new ideas and drive outstanding financial management and performance right across the organisation to achieve the very best outcomes for residents.
As our new Deputy s151 Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the council’s corporate leadership team. You will work closely with the Director of Resources, senior officers, councillors, and partners to lead transformational change and ensure the sustainable management of the council’s finances. You will also play a key role in the continual development of the council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy, helping to shape the future of our services and deliver lasting value for the residents of Greenwich.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape multiple financial teams, collaborate across the council and drive innovation during a period of transformation to achieve even more with the Greenwich pound.
To arrange a confidential conversation, please contact
karen.garratty@royalgreenwich.gov.uk or hannah.james@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Closing Date: 25/01/2026
Royal Greenwich is an inclusive employer, our organisational diversity is one of our greatest strengths and it really matters to us. We want our workforce at all levels to reflect and respect the diversity of our communities, bringing richness, inclusivity and innovation to our work and the services we deliver. We know we are not there yet at the senior leadership level and actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. We put equity at the heart of our recruitment and are committed to tackling discrimination in all forms. We are steadfast in promoting a diverse and inclusive community, an environment where we can all be ourselves, flourish and succeed.
Diversity Statement: Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Advert Close: All vacancies close at midnight unless otherwise stated.
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How Applications are Scored: Each application is scored according to how well the supporting statements addresses each point on the Person Specification for the role. Candidates will be short-listed for interview on the extent to which they meet the specific points within the Person Specification. The Person Specification is supplied with the job advert. When completing your application, please use the supporting statements section to tell us how you meet each of the points on the Person Specification. We need to have this information in order to consider your application.
Our Staff Values: Our Staff Values are important to us. Candidates will be continuously assessed against our staff values throughout the recruitment process. Where candidates demonstrate views and behaviours that do not meet the standards of our staff values, we reserve the right to reject their application/ registration.
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