Director of Finance, Procurement, and Digital
Employer: The Housing Ombudsman
Location: Home-based with occasional national travel – all our roles are available office-based, hybrid or home-based
Temporary: Fixed term contract - 12 months with possible extension to 18 months
Hours: Full time
Salary: £94,818.23 plus excellent benefits (pension contribution of 20%+)
Closing date:15 July, 2025 11:59 pm
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We are currently embarking on an exciting and all encompassing Transformation programme, designed to change and improve the services we deliver and how we support those services. We’re seeking a forward-thinking, strategic leader to step into the key role of Director of Finance, Procurement, and Digital (DFPD). This is an exciting position for someone with public sector finance experience who is ready to lead change and drive efficiency across our finance, procurement, and digital functions. It is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving organisation.
In this pivotal position, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the direction of our 2025-30 corporate strategy and annual business plans. You’ll work closely with our Corporate Services and Change Directorate to deliver key elements of our Data, Digital, and Technology (DDaT) strategy, driving insights and supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership: Guide the finance, procurement, and digital teams to deliver on strategic objectives, ensuring that we are aligned with the broader goals of the organization.
Operational Excellence: Oversee the delivery of key corporate and business plan activities, while monitoring progress against success metrics.
Team Development: Lead and nurture a high-performing FP&D team, ensuring effective business partnering and fostering continuous improvement.
Financial Stewardship: Set and monitor budget performance, provide insights to the wider organisation, and ensure compliance with all central government requirements.
Digital and Procurement Leadership: Oversee digital transformation initiatives, strengthen information security, and improve procurement and contract management processes.
Key requirements include that you’re a fully qualified chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with proven:
Financial and management accounting experience at a senior level, with an in-depth understanding of government, arms length body and public sector finance;
Experience influencing and leading teams through change;
Understanding of procurement processes and strategic supplier relationships;
Extensive experience working with internal and external auditors; and
While not mandatory, experience with digital transformation, data, and technology initiatives would be a distinct advantage.
It’s an exciting time to join us and to contribute your skills to the evolution of our ambitious, influential and growing organisation.
In addition to the salary offered, we also offer a range of other benefits including a commitment to a healthy work / life balance, including a 35 hour working week.
Applications are welcome from those who wish to carry out the role on a secondment basis.
Applicants must be able to start by 20th October 2025 or sooner.
For further details, please click download the information pack.
CLOSING DATE: 23.59 on Tuesday 15th July 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: Following unprecedented levels of interest in our vacancies, we reserve the right to close the role early. We intend on closing this role immediately if / when we receive 120 applications. We therefore strongly recommend that you apply as soon as possible.
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity. We have an environment that is inclusive and recognises the value of difference in the workplace.
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