Help shape the future of one of England's largest unitary councils.



At East Riding of Yorkshire Council, we're redesigning how we deliver services, strengthening our leadership model and building the financial resilience needed for the future.



We're seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a central role in setting strategic direction, safeguarding financial sustainability and enabling transformational change across the organisation.



As Deputy Section 151 Officer, you'll bring commercial awareness, strategic insight and the confidence to influence, challenge and inspire at the highest level.



For accomplished local government finance leaders, this is a career-defining opportunity to make a lasting impact on services, communities and place.



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Director of Finance



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Contacts

Philip Emms: 07590 225 472 Alex Hayes: 07586 715 843


Recruitment Timetable



Closing date

25th October 2026



Longlist meeting

3rd November 2026



Technical interviews

Between 4th and 11th November 2026



Preliminary Assessment Day

18th November 2026



Shortlist meeting

25th November 2026



Stakeholder panels and interviews

9th December 2026




How to Apply

• Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.


• Detail any employment or education gaps.


• Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.


• Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.


• Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com