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Assistant Director of Finance
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £79,598 per annum
Fixed Term Contract – 12 Months Shape the Financial Future of Devon Devon County Council is seeking an exceptional senior finance leader to play a central role in safeguarding the Council’s financial resilience, statutory compliance and long-term sustainability. As Assistant Director of Finance, you will play a central role in the Council’s corporate leadership, working closely with the wider accountancy teams to strengthen financial stewardship and support effective service delivery. You will help shape our medium- and long-term financial strategy, safeguard the integrity of statutory reporting, and provide authoritative, solutions focused advice to Members and senior officers. This role comes at a time of significant financial pressure and change across local government, offering the opportunity to influence critical decisions and help steer the organisation through an evolving and highly challenging fiscal landscape. About the role Reporting to the Director of Finance & Public Value (Section 151 Officer), and supporting the Deputy Director of Finance and Public Value (deputy Section 151 Officer), this role carries significant corporate responsibility and influence. You will provide strategic leadership across the Council’s accountancy management teams while ensuring the authority remains compliant with statutory and professional standards and enabling informed, evidence-based decision-making. Key elements of the role include: Working alongside the Deputy Director of Finance and Public Value Lead and coordinate monthly budget monitoring and reporting Developing key aspects of the Council’s Medium and Long-Term Financial Planning Lead service closure and supporting the production of the Statement of Accounts Providing authoritative advice to Members and senior officers Stewardship of complex financial relationships with external partners Leadership of large specialist finance teams Why Devon? Devon County Council is one of the largest and most complex local authorities in the country, managing a gross revenue budget of nearly £2 bn. The scale, complexity and visibility of this role offer a level of professional challenge and influence that few finance positions can match. You will be part of a senior leadership community committed to transparency, strong governance and long-term financial stewardship in the public interest. The successful candidate will help drive forward the next stage of our learning and improvement journey following the implementation of our new finance system. You will join a high‑performing, forward‑looking service recognised nationally as a MJ Awards Finance Team of the Year finalist (outcome pending) and a Public Finance Awards Digital Finance Team of the Year finalist. This is an exciting opportunity to shape modern, insight‑driven financial management, support continued transformation, and play a pivotal role in strengthening our culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. Devon County Council is a CIPFA platinum accredited employer, an ACCA approved employer and CIMA premier partner. We are committed to supporting our teams professional studies and continuing professional development. Offering a great team spirit and culture within a challenging but genuinely supportive and collaborative environment. About you You will be a fully qualified accountant (CIPFA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial experience operating at a senior level within local government or a similarly complex public sector environment with a passion to support financial change and innovation. For an informal conversation about this role please contact Matthew Thorpe matthew.thorpe@devon.gov.uk or Kathryn Long kathryn.long@devon.gov.uk How to apply Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed. Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. Please click Apply Now to see the Job Description. DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages . Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice . For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page . We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Reference: REQ009349
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Head of IT and Procurement - First Federation Trust
- Devon, Hybrid
- Full Time
- NJC H34-38: £45,091 - £49,282 per annum
Start Date: To be confirmed About this Role First Federation Trust are seeking to appoint a full time Head of IT Procurement. We are looking to appoint a qualified, dynamic and innovative individual with strong interpersonal skills and an extensive background in IT development and general business procurement and contracts management. The postholder is responsible for leading on large scale projects as well as providing strategic direction, strong and robust financial management, whilst being a key member of the Trust’s Senior Leadership Team. This is a hybrid role that will require attendance at one of our Trust offices. The Head of IT and Procurement will lead on the development and implementation of the IT Strategy and end-to-end procurement process, managing projects for complex activities delivering the best possible commercial outcomes for the Trust. The successful candidate will have: At least 3 years post professional qualification experience and evidence of ongoing CPD Strong focus on controls and processes and a high attention to detail Experience of leading IT in a multi-site organisation Experience of leading contract management/procurement within a medium-large complex organisation Working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations relating to procurement and contract management Experience as a strategic leader If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Helen Warren, Director of Operations on 01626 244920. About First Federation Our trust started life as a small group of schools in South Devon and our founding schools have been working together since 2006. We have a wonderfully diverse family of 29 primary schools which range from two-class village schools to much larger, urban primaries, which benefit greatly from working collaboratively, sharing collective experience, and providing support and inspiration to one another. We are driven by our values and committed to providing the best possible education for all the children in our schools. Our vision is that every individual will aspire, flourish and achieve within the heart of their community. We offer staff the chance to expand on their skills and knowledge, and progress within the organisation. From our partnership with SWIFT Training , which offers Initial Teacher Training with Primary Teacher Training Courses and PGCE, face-to-face training and work experience opportunities, to promoting outstanding career development through our professional development pathways, we support our colleagues at every step of their career. To find out more visit the website , follow us on X or LinkedIn or get in touch by email or telephone (01626) 244920. Safeguarding Information First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered. How to Apply First Federation Vacancies Please apply by midday on the closing date. Applications from agencies will not be accepted.
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Teacher of Geography - Clyst Vale Community College
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- MPS 1-6
Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 16 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status. The Role Clyst Vale prides itself on its Geography offer from year 7 to 11 and starting in September we a looking to appoint an exciting and innovative Teacher of Geography. This is a permanent, full-time position. The successful candidate will be able to teach across key KS3 & KS4 and is offered on the main teacher's pay scale MPS 1-6. We are looking for: An outstanding Geography teacher with excellent subject knowledge. A practitioner who is keen to enthuse students using a variety of approaches. Experience of teaching Geography at GCSE is desirable. A willingness to contribute to the enrichment activities of the Department. We encourage applications from ECT’s, and we can offer an excellent induction programme, in partnership with the South West Institute for Teaching, as well as a robust and impactful CPD offer for teachers at all stages of their career. We can offer A unique opportunity to work within a Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos A supportive CPD programme Free on-site parking We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. You can find our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy here https://www.every.education/Open/Document?guid=0923b6e6-5dbf-4e8c-aee2-b38dcff3e266&display=True Please note we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to non-UK citizens To apply, please visit our website: https://www.clystvale.org/vacancies/ Closing date for all applications is Sunday midnight 22nd March 2026.
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