Salary: £ 71,193 to £82,275 per annum (pro rata - only if part time)
Grade I
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week - Hybrid Working
Thurrock Council's Finance team is undergoing a huge transformation and is looking for new team members to be key players in its change and improvement journey. The Council has faced unprecedented challenges in recent times but has now developed a recovery and improvement plan which along with the commitment and hard work of officers and members is beginning to make a positive impact. The team will be working alongside DLUHC appointed Commissioners to deliver the improvements required. It will be challenging but you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a team that will help re-build the Council and its finances.
The Financial Assurance, Risk, Internal Audit and Insurance services team are crucial to helping the council deliver on its new plans for the future. Whilst we recognise there is still a lot to be done to re-establish itself with its members, the community, and other stakeholders this is an exciting time to join our team and play your part in a team whose aspiration is to have a truly positive and transformational impact on the future of the Council and the community. We want to create a legacy we can all be proud of!
What you will be doing:
- Leading a new team to develop Risk, Insurance and Internal Audit arrangements through the development of a robust service plan that ensures implementation of key service and performance objectives for the risk, insurance and internal audit services on behalf of the Finance Directorate and the wider organisation.
- Ensuring all aspects of the service are provided to the highest professional standards developing policies and procedures for the risk, insurance and internal audit services and monitoring and controlling implementation.
- Putting in place arrangements to undertake external evaluation of the quality and value for money of the services on a regular basis.
- Establishing and maintaining effective positive relations at the highest level within the organisation and take the lead in client meetings in providing advice and influencing discussions where complex or sensitive issues arise around financial governance, risk, internal audit or insurance matters.
- Assess the implications of all emerging and potential issues / new policies and ensure the Chief Finance Officer is promptly and fully briefed.
What you'll have:
- Full CCAB accounting qualification or MIIA (or equivalent CIIA qualification)
- Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development.
- Substantial generalist internal auditing, risk management and insurance experience at a management level.
- Experience of leading teams of professional staff
- Authoritative knowledge of relevant work areas, and a well-developed knowledge of working in a complex organisation
What you'll get:
- Opportunity to shape the service successfully and play a leading management role.
- Leave a successful legacy both within the council and community
- Be in a role that will truly challenge you and that will fulfil your own ambitions.
Our Offer to you:
Thurrock is a fantastic place to work offering a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you'll join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Alongside a competitive salary, there are a range of great benefits including:
- Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year + Bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years' service.
- Fantastic defined benefits pension scheme - Home | Essex Pension Fund
- Flexible / hybrid working opportunities to promote work-life balance
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
Please note a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.
Advert Closing Date:
- Redeployment Only: 24th November 2023
- Internal & External: 30th November 2023
Interview Date: Tuesday 5th December 2023
Please note the interviews will be done as a two-stage process, consisting of an interview and an assessment centre. The assessment centres will be within the week after the original interview if candidates are successful.
Contact for any additional questions or information about this role:
Michael Thomas, Interim Financial Adviser, email:
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
jobprofile - Head - of - Financial - Assurance - Internal - Audit - Risk - and - Insurance.pdf
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