Job Description

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Reference number

415627
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Salary

94,818
GBP
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Job grade

Other###

Contract type

Fixed term###

Length of employment

(FTC - 12 months with possible extension to 18 months)###

Type of role

Other###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Remote working (anywhere in the UK)

About the job

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Job summary

Home-based with occasional national travel


We are currently embarking on an exciting and all encompassing Transformation programme, designed to change and improve the services we deliver and how we support those services. We're seeking a forward-thinking, strategic leader to step into the key role of Director of Finance, Procurement, and Digital (DFPD). This is an exciting position for someone with public sector finance experience who is ready to lead change and drive efficiency across our finance, procurement, and digital functions. It is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving organisation.



In this pivotal position, you'll play a critical role in shaping the direction of our 2025-30 corporate strategy and annual business plans. You'll work closely with our Corporate Services and Change Directorate to deliver key elements of our Data, Digital, and Technology (DDaT) strategy, driving insights and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.

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Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Guide the finance, procurement, and digital teams to deliver on strategic objectives, ensuring that we are aligned with the broader goals of the organization. Operational Excellence: Oversee the delivery of key corporate and business plan activities, while monitoring progress against success metrics. Team Development: Lead and nurture a high-performing FP&D team, ensuring effective business partnering and fostering continuous improvement. Financial Stewardship: Set and monitor budget performance, provide insights to the wider organisation, and ensure compliance with all central government requirements. Digital and Procurement Leadership: Oversee digital transformation initiatives, strengthen information security, and improve procurement and contract management processes. ###

Person specification

Key requirements include that you're a fully qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with proven:

Financial and management accounting experience at a senior level, with an in-depth understanding of government, arms length body and public sector finance; Experience influencing and leading teams through change; Understanding of procurement processes and strategic supplier relationships; Extensive experience working with internal and external auditors; and While not mandatory, experience with digital transformation, data, and technology initiatives would be a distinct advantage.

It's an exciting time to join us and to contribute your skills to the evolution of our ambitious, influential and growing organisation.


In addition to the salary offered, we also offer a range of other benefits including a commitment to a healthy work / life balance, including a 35 hour working week.

Benefits

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Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension

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Selection process details

Please note: we welcome applications from candidates from the Civil Service and associated bodies who wish to undertake this role on a secondment basis.


Applicants must be able to start by 20th October 2025 or sooner.


For further details, please click apply and download the information pack.


CLOSING DATE: 23.59 on Tuesday 15th July 2025.


PLEASE NOTE: Following unprecedented levels of interest in our vacancies, we reserve the right to close the role early. We intend on closing this role immediately if / when we receive 120 applications. We therefore strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible.



We are committed to providing equality of opportunity. We have an environment that is inclusive and recognises the value of difference in the workplace.



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Jonathan McIntyre - CJA Recruitment Email : cja@cjagroup.com
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Recruitment team

* Email : cja@cjagroup.com