Join our Journey to Excellence.
We are now recruiting our next Corporate Director of Resources
Welcome from Maria Christofi, Chief Executive
I joined Newham because I believe it is one of the most exciting places in local government. Our borough is ambitious, diverse and full of opportunity, and every day we have the chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents. That’s why I’m delighted that you’re considering this opportunity to join me and the wider leadership team as our next Corporate Director of Resources.
This is an exciting time to be joining Newham. We are a borough with ambitious communities, significant opportunities and a clear determination to create better outcomes for residents. Over recent years we have strengthened our organisation, improved our financial foundations and built a strong platform for the future. That progress gives us confidence, but it also fuels our ambition to go further.
The Corporate Director of Resources plays a pivotal role in that future. As our statutory Section 151 Officer and a key member of the Corporate Leadership Team, you will help shape the strategic direction of the organisation, provide strategic corporate leadership across a broad range of services and ensure we have the resources, capability and resilience needed to deliver the new Mayor’s ambitious agenda.
This is a role that combines professional challenge with the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact. We are looking for someone who brings outstanding professional expertise, strategic thinking and sound judgement, but also someone who shares our commitment to public service and our belief in the power of local government to change lives.
In return, you will find a collaborative and supportive leadership team, committed elected members and talented colleagues who are passionate about serving Newham’s communities. Together, we are building a high-performing organisation that is committed to its residents, confident about its future and determined to deliver meaningful change.
If you are excited by the opportunity to help shape that future, I hope you will feel encouraged to apply. I look forward to meeting many of you during the recruitment process.
Maria Christofi
Chief Executive
London Borough of Newham
Corporate Director of Resources
We are seeking an outstanding Corporate Director of Resources and statutory Section 151 Officer to join our Corporate Leadership Board and help shape the next chapter of our journey.
Reporting directly to Chief Executive, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the Council’s ambitions, providing strategic leadership across a broad corporate portfolio spanning finance, people, digital and technology, procurement, audit, fraud, revenues and benefits, climate action and organisational performance.