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Set in the beautiful surroundings of the South Pennines in West Yorkshire,
Calderdale is a vibrant metropolitan borough, an active part of West
Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, with strong market towns amazing
heritage assets and a thriving voluntary community sector. Our Vision for
2034 is that Calderdale will be an enterprising place, full of opportunity,
where we can all live a larger life. People will be kind and welcoming and
have reasons to be full of hope. We will be celebrated for our distinctive
heritage, nature and creativity that everyone can enjoy.

Calderdale is an ambitious, forward-looking Council with a strong track
record of innovation and transformation. As we continue to modernise
services, strengthen financial resilience, and deliver on our digital
ambitions, we are seeking two dynamic Assistant Directors to play pivotal
corporate leadership roles.

We have two very exciting opportunities available at senior leadership
level – one is a newly created post (Deputy S151 Officer) and the
other (Assistant Director – ICT and Digital Transformation) is due to the
retirement of the current postholder.

You will be our Deputy S151 Officer, working alongside our Director of Resources and Transformation (S151 Officer) to create a finance team who will take the Council to the next level to strengthen senior financial leadership and deliver actions from the CIPFA Financial Management and Resilience Review (2025) and ensure the Council can deliver financial sustainability and transformation for the future. Applications will be considered from fully qualified accountants, a member of a recognised CCAB professional accountancy body and able to demonstrate relevant skills and experience for the post.

Closing Date: 12th April | Assessment: 30th April | Interview: 1st May 2026

For an informal conversation about these roles, please contact: Becky
McIntyre, Director of Resources and Transformation at becky.mcintyre@
calderdale.gov.uk

Company: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary: £103,464 | 37 hours per week | Permanent

Location: Calderdale, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Corporate Management Team

Sector: Finance

Job Role: Accountant

Job Role: Assistant Director