Executive Director for Finance, Digital and Corporate Resources

March 26, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Executive Director for Finance, Digital and Corporate Resources

Company: Lewisham Council

Job description: Job Description:We’re proud of Lewisham’s diversity and our distinct and dynamic communities. A borough of sanctuary we have a history of welcoming migrants and refugees, which reflects our values of fairness, equality and putting our residents at the heart of everything we doIntroductionAn inner London borough, we are bursting with creativity and opportunities, and we’re still untapping our potential.What’s the role?Our new Executive Director will advise our new directly elected mayor and councillors to ensure Lewisham’s resources benefit every resident and business. Your outstanding financial advice will support our growth and investment plans and deliver on our commitments to Lewisham’s communities.What’s in it for you?Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Local Government Pension scheme
  • Flexible working and family friendly policies
  • Season ticket and bicycle loans
  • A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
  • Supportive staff networks

LocationThe job is primarily based in Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.Special conditionsDO NOT APPLY VIA THIS WEBSITE.To discuss the post of Executive Director, please contact our recruitment advisers at Starfish Search, Penny Ransley on 07549 233685 or Jo Boardman on 07834 030 501.To find out more about what makes us different please visitPlease click to view the Job Description and Person SpecificationSalary£157,641 to £163,671 per annum (JNC1)N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.DiversityLewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available atThe Council has a dedicated employment support service, , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email and an advisor will be in touch with you.The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.Let’s stay connected, follow us on social media:

Expected salary: £157641 – 163671 per year

Location: Lewisham, South East London


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