Director of Resources

Create the conditions for long-term prosperity: for our communities and for your career. North Kesteven District Council (NKDC) is seeking a strategic, values-driven Chief Financial Officer to join our Corporate Management Team and lead a wide, high-impact portfolio: Finance, Environment & Public Protection, Legal & Audit Partnering, Democracy & Engagement, Governance & Business Resilience, and Digital, Data & Technology. You'll set financial strategy, ensure stewardship and compliance as our Section 151 Officer, and drive transformation that improves services and outcomes. Why this role, why now Greater Lincolnshire has entered a pivotal phase with a new Combined County Authority and the first elected Mayor (1 May 2025), bringing fresh tools and investment to shape inclusive growth. As NKDC's Director of Resources, you'll be central to how devolution and any future local government reorganisation translate into sustainable services, robust governance and confident, data-driven decision-making.
What's in it for you System-level influence: Work across Members, partners and institutions to design the future of local services - your advice will help shape strategy county-wide.

Breadth and modernisation: Lead a portfolio that spans core finance and commercial acumen through to digital, data and technology-perfect for a transformation-minded CFO.

Impact you can see: From democratic engagement to governance and resilience, you'll help NKDC deliver visible value for residents and businesses.

Values-led culture: Join a council that lives its values - Professionalism, High Performing, Honesty, Teamwork, People-Focused - and applies them to how we work and how we lead.

Flexible, human scale: Enjoy hybrid working based in Sleaford (typically 3 days in the office), within a district known for strong communities and attractive rural living.

About North Kesteven Situated at the heart of Lincolnshire, North Kesteven is a large, mainly rural district of around 118,100 residents, with major centres in Sleaford and North Hykeham. With c.95% green space and approximately 100 communities, it's a place where quality of life and community spirit underpin our ambitions for the economy, environment and services. What you'll lead and deliver Strategic financial leadership and Section 151 responsibilities-ensuring sustainability, assurance and performance. Transformation and performance improvement across the Resources directorate-aligned to our Corporate (NK) Plan and community outcomes. Partnerships and commercial governance, including advice on wholly owned companies and effective shareholder responsibilities. Who you are An accomplished senior leader with deep knowledge of local government finance and regulation, skilled in leading diverse teams and complex change, and confident operating in a political environment. A CCAB or CIMA CS1 qualified professional who communicates with clarity, inspires through collaboration, and lives our values. Ready to shape today-and design tomorrow?

Apply now to join a high-performing, values-led council at a once-in-a-generation moment for North Kesteven and Lincolnshire.

Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday, 21st September 2025

To apply:

To apply, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV (four sides of A4 maximum), along with a supporting statement (four sides of A4 maximum) detailing your experience, and achievements and addressing the key criteria for the role set out on this site and using examples to demonstrate how you meet the requirements.Documents should be uploaded via our website, please include and upload the below information in two documents only.If you experience any issues whilst applying, please contact .

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