Job Description

We are committed to delivering for our residents by supporting our service areas to make sound financial decisions and utilizing our resources in a sustainable way to ensure the high-quality services offered in Barnet can be maintained.

We do this by hiring talented customer focused staff, investing in continuous development and creating a culture that empowers our people. We believe by doing this our staff will ultimately support residents by being sound financial stewards, create value to customers as trusted advisors and lead in continuous improvement within the department and wider Council.

What we can offer?

• 30 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
• Flexible Government pension options, with contributions of over 26%
• Work-life balance options may include hybrid working, flexitime, job share, home working, part-time
• A vast range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers and more
• Broad range of payroll benefits including cycle to work, eye care vouchers, travel and gym membership
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee well- being training programs including confidential employee assistance

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To be eligible for the role it is essential you are a full member of CCAB body (preferably CIPFA) with significant post qualification experience. The ideal candidate will also have:

• Significant senior strategic management experience, including translating organizational drivers into strategic objectives, longer term plans, new ways of working and specific outcomes, for a portfolio of services in a large public sector organization (preferably local government).
• Proven track record of accountability for significant budgets and ensuring the delivery of services within agreed resources.
• Extensive and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the national policy context, requirements, and future direction for relevant service areas.
• Experience in persuading a wide range of stakeholders to work together, encouraging an organizational focus on the needs of the community.
• Proven ability to manage a wide variety of activities across a range of professional areas of expertise and oversee their achievement of the organization’s strategic goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences both horizontally and vertically throughout the organization.