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Director of Finance
- Hiring from
- United Kingdom
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
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Salary: Highly Competitive.
Job Description & Person Specification >
An exceptional role, for an exceptional place
Few local government roles offer you the chance to influence a once in a lifetime investment, in a thriving seaside location.
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team that works extremely well together. This is a team that can constructively challenge each other on a foundation of trust and support. You will be a key member of our leadership team, a team which share responsibility for all our services.
Torbay is a glorious part of the UK. An ever-increasing magnet for tourists sitting on the beautiful South Devon coast, nestled beside the natural landscape of Dartmoor National Park. We have a wonderfully mild climate, making it a wonderful place to live and work. We are an agile authority and it’s a place where you can make things happen quickly.
Whilst you will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge and understanding of local authority finances, you will also be capable of leading our future financial and budgetary strategies making sure creative and innovative solutions are used to make sure that every penny counts. We have a shared sense of purpose and ambition and everyone who works here has the same thing in common – to see a healthy, happy and prosperous Torbay. If this is something for you, join us.
Further details of the position can be found here.
We are Torbay Council.
Job Description & Person Specification >
An exceptional role, for an exceptional place
Few local government roles offer you the chance to influence a once in a lifetime investment, in a thriving seaside location.
Not only will you fulfil the role of statutory Chief Financial Officer you will be part of a directorate team that works extremely well together. This is a team that can constructively challenge each other on a foundation of trust and support. You will be a key member of our leadership team, a team which share responsibility for all our services.
Torbay is a glorious part of the UK. An ever-increasing magnet for tourists sitting on the beautiful South Devon coast, nestled beside the natural landscape of Dartmoor National Park. We have a wonderfully mild climate, making it a wonderful place to live and work. We are an agile authority and it’s a place where you can make things happen quickly.
Whilst you will be able to demonstrate significant knowledge and understanding of local authority finances, you will also be capable of leading our future financial and budgetary strategies making sure creative and innovative solutions are used to make sure that every penny counts. We have a shared sense of purpose and ambition and everyone who works here has the same thing in common – to see a healthy, happy and prosperous Torbay. If this is something for you, join us.
Further details of the position can be found here.
We are Torbay Council.
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Visit jobs.torbay.gov.uk/director-finance or for an informal chat please contact Anne-Marie Bond - anne-marie.bond@torbay.gov.uk
Technical interviews will take place week commencing 9th November 2026 with full panel interviews during the week commencing 16th November 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/director-of-finance/
At times there is a need to close our adverts earlier than the date specified, however this advert will not close before 8th October 2026 . If you are keen to submit an application, please apply as soon as possible.
Visit jobs.torbay.gov.uk/director-finance or for an informal chat please contact Anne-Marie Bond - anne-marie.bond@torbay.gov.uk
Technical interviews will take place week commencing 9th November 2026 with full panel interviews during the week commencing 16th November 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by placing the below URL into your browser:
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/director-of-finance/
At times there is a need to close our adverts earlier than the date specified, however this advert will not close before 8th October 2026 . If you are keen to submit an application, please apply as soon as possible.