Director of Resources (Section 151 Officer)

£109,668 - £117,623 per annum

Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire. Hybrid (c3 days on site)

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 Partnering and Internal Audit, 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.

  • 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.

  • 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 qualified professional who communicates with clarity, inspires through collaboration, and lives our values.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Council continues its journey in Equality Diversity and Inclusion and is passionate in promoting and embracing an inclusive culture within the organisation, but also with our customers, residents, businesses, partners and visitors. We are continuing to build a workplace and local community where people are treated with dignity and respect; inequalities are challenged; and by responding positively to peoples' needs so that everyone can achieve their potential.

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Closing date for applications: Midnight Sunday 21st of September

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our recruitment partners at Tile Hill.