Menu

Director of Finance (Deputy s151 Officer)

Job details
Posting date: 31 December 2025
Salary: £142,681 to £153,586 per year
Additional salary information: Local Government Pension Scheme
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 21 January 2026
Location: Woolwich, Greenwich, London, SE18 6HQ
Company: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: TP/920/555_1767184565

Apply for this job

Summary

Director of Finance (Deputy s151 Officer)

Chief Officer B1 £142,681 - £153,586

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is renowned for delivering exceptional front-line services to our vibrant and diverse communities. We are committed to enhancing the lives of our residents through innovative and sustainable financial management - from Greenwich Peninsula to Eltham and Greenwich town centre to Thamesmead, with the DLR extension and developmental benefits to come.

As a council we are bold and creative in how we use our resources and assets to deliver for our communities. We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to explore new ideas and drive outstanding financial management and performance right across the organisation to achieve the very best outcomes for residents.

As our new Deputy s151 Officer, you will play a pivotal role in the council's corporate leadership team. You will work closely with the Director of Resources, senior officers, councillors, and partners to lead transformational change and ensure the sustainable management of the council's finances. You will also play a key role in the continual development of the council's Medium Term Financial Strategy, helping to shape the future of our services and deliver lasting value for the residents of Greenwich.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape multiple financial teams, collaborate across the council and drive innovation during a period of transformation to achieve even more with the Greenwich pound.

For more information about the post or to make an application, please visit jobsearch.royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Apply for this job