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Join our
Finance Team

Waltham Forest is a vibrant, open borough, rich in culture and diversity...

 

From opening the landmark Soho Theatre Walthamstow to overseeing the construction of 27,000 new homes over the next decade.

A focus of our corporate plan, Mission Waltham Forest, is on the priorities of our communities, tackling inequalities at the heart of everything that we do, while ensuring that a firm financial position is maintained.  To make this a reality, the Finance Service is central to decision-making, ensuring senior leaders have the insight and challenge they need to deliver the best services for our residents.

 

Following a recent restructure, Waltham Forest are looking to recruit to several senior roles to join the team.  These are significant roles for the Council, and we are looking for candidates who can build strong relationships, challenge thinking and influence how we deliver services.  This is an exciting opportunity, to join a strong, committed and dedicated team at a time where your impact will be felt the most.

 

Why Join Us?

Influential Leadership Role As a member of the council’s senior finance team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping financial strategy for a key service area.
Exciting Transformation Agenda – Lead on embedding self-service budgeting and a data-driven finance function, supporting our Medium-Term Financial Strategy.
Opportunities for Career Growth – Be part of a finance team committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

Ensuring Financial Integrity & Compliance – Deliver high-quality financial reporting, ensure effective monitoring, and maintain compliance with financial regulations.

About Us

About Us

Waltham Forest is one of the most diverse areas in the country. An estimated 47% of residents come from a minority ethnic background, many of whose first language is other than English. We are a vibrant and culturally rich borough, benefiting from a blend of ages, heritage ad local history.  

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Mission Waltham Forest

Mission Waltham Forest is made up of six ‘borough missions’, aiming to tackle the issues and challenges that residents are currently facing between now and 2030.  

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Benefits

​Waltham Forest Council offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including generous annual leave, occupational sickness pay, and enhanced family-friendly policies such as maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave. Staff can also access the Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle-to-work initiatives, retail discounts, and reduced leisure centre memberships.

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Equality and Diversity

In Waltham Forest we recognise the impact that the Council activities can have on the quality of life of the people and communities that we serve What we do can make a real difference to the lives of the people that we serve.
 
We are determined to be a modern Council, working with the community for the community – and equality of opportunity is at the heart of our thinking and effort.

Apply

To Apply

The recruitment process is being undertaken by Ivy Rock Partners on behalf of London Borough of Waltham Forest.​

 

Application Timetable:

 

Head of Finance roles

  • Closing date– 28th April

  • Ivy Rock initial interviews completed by - 6th May

  • Shortlisting with Waltham Forest - 7th May

  • Interviews with Waltham Forest – End of WC 12th May or WC 19th May

 

Business Partner roles

  • Closing date– 12th May

  • Ivy Rock initial interviews completed by – 19th May

  • Shortlisting with Waltham Forest - 20th May

  • Interviews with Waltham Forest – End of WC 27th May or WC 2nd June

 

Application is by submission of a full CV and covering letter.

 

​Please contact Will Ryan from Ivy Rock Partners for more information:

E: WillRyan@IvyRockPartners.com

T: 07909 030 965

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