Director Finance and Procurement

Vibrant schools. Excellent transport links. A community full of spirit. Breath taking countryside. A thriving economy. And one of the lowest crime rates in the country. Wiltshire offers all this and more – and we want you to experience it all.

Wiltshire is a place people are proud to call home. As England’s fourth-largest unitary council, we are blessed with stunning landscapes, rich heritage, and charming towns and villages. We have around half a million residents, including 30,000 military personnel, who mainly live in our rural and urban towns, with Salisbury being our thriving major city. Our county is home to two world-renowned heritage sites, Stonehenge and Avebury, and boasts half of its land as an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.’

Find out more about life in Wiltshire.

About Wiltshire

At Wiltshire Council, we have developed a welcoming and ambitious culture where talented people can develop and thrive. We’re a hardworking, high-performing team, focusing on what is best for Wiltshire. Together we work closely with our residents to build better communities, bringing new ideas to life. Our shared mission helps us make a real difference – and that’s a feeling like no other.

Ready to make an impact in our county and for thousands of residents? Join us and Love Where You Work.

Our mission is to:

Ensure Wiltshire’s people live full, healthy, and enriched lives
Create beautiful communities that are exciting places to live
Generate a thriving economy, supported by a skilled workforce
To take the lead in mitigating the climate challenges ahead

Our guiding themes:

Prevention and early intervention
Working together
Understanding communities
Improving social mobility
Tackling inequality

Our Finance and Procurement Service

To deliver the best services for our community, we work together. Our Finance and Procurement service supports managers across the council, using data to make evidence-based decisions. From accountants to procurement specialists, they handle the challenges and complexities of the public sector every day.

Finance
Our finance experts manage a large budget, overseeing millions of transactions each year. These transactions directly impact our communities, making the work of our Finance teams essential. Each team has a vital role, whether that’s addressing concerns in adult social care, tackling housing challenges or driving transformative change. They provide high-quality public services while maintaining financial stability.

Revenues and Benefits
Our Revenues and Benefits service collect council tax, business rates, and pays out welfare benefits like housing benefit and council tax reduction. They implement government initiatives like Universal Credit and aid for small businesses. This work ensures residents receive financial support, funds essential services, supports the wellbeing of our residents, and strengthens the local economy in Wiltshire.

Procurement
Our Procurement team defines what the council can purchase and how. They set the overall procurement strategy, decide how contracts are managed, and ensure directors are responsible for monitoring them and delivering results. They also work closely with commissioning functions to ensure procurement policies support our transformation programmes and business plans.

About the role

Hear from Lizzie Watkin, Corporate Director for Resources, as she shares insights into the Director of Finance and Procurement role.

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Key dates
Applications open: Monday 14 April
Applications close: Monday 12 May
Shortlisting: Thursday 15 May
Interviews: Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 June

Supporting documents
Business Plan
Workforce Strategy
Director Finance and Procurement role description
Finance and Procurement structure chart

The recruitment process.

All applications must be submitted online, including the supporting statement.

For more details or an informal discussion with Sarah Fraser, Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant or Lizzie Watkin, Corporate Director – Resources, please contact: [email protected] or call 01225 713164.

How to apply

To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button below and complete the form. Please upload your CV and a Supporting Statement (maximum four A4 pages each).

Your CV should include contact details for two referees, one must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages and only with your permission.

In your Supporting Statement, tell us why you are interested in this role and share examples of your experience that show how you meet the person specification.

Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the essential criteria and want to be considered under this scheme, you will automatically be invited to an interview. If you need any adjustments during the process, please get in touch.