The Roles

Lead with Purpose. Shape the Future

Be the Difference in Tameside

Are you an inspiring and strategic leader ready to make a lasting impact?

Do you have the vision, energy, and commitment to lead in a forward-thinking organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does?

Tameside Council is seeking dynamic senior leaders to join our executive team —someone who can drive transformation, foster innovation, and champion inclusive growth across our borough. Be bold, ambitious and work collaboratively to achieve better outcomes for the people of Tameside

Tameside is a borough on the rise. Nestled between the buzz of Manchester and the beauty of the Peak District, it offers the best of both worlds. We’re proud of our strong communities, rich heritage, and bold regeneration plans—from our 9-town revitalisation to green infrastructure and inclusive economic growth.

We’re part of the Greater Manchester family, with access to world-class networks, innovation hubs, and collaborative leadership. Our organisation is values-led, resident-focused, and committed to tackling inequalities head-on.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to shape the future of a place with purpose, passion, and potential.

Salary: Circa £130K

The Strategic Director of Corporate Services is a member of the strategic leadership team responsible for shaping and delivering the organisations vision, strategies and plans operating at a national and regional level to deliver the best corporate and commercial outcomes for Tameside.

This role integrates multiple critical services including, IT, Human Resources and Organisation Development, Communications, Executive Support, Policy, Strategy and Transformation and Improvement. 

Leading on organisational strategies and plans to drive improvement and transformation, such strategies include the transformation programme, digital strategy, corporate performance, people plan and communication and engagement strategy.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact either of the following:

Closing Date for Applications: 10 October 2025

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Salary: Circa £130K

The Strategic Director of Finance (Section 151 Officer) is a member of the strategic leadership team responsible for providing strategic leadership, direction and impact across Tameside and beyond to ensure the Council’s vision, priorities and values are actively promoted and delivered.

The post holder will fulfil the statutory financial leadership role of Chief Finance Officer (CFO) for Tameside Council being the Local Authority Officer under section 151 of the Local Government Act 1972.

The role integrates critical financial services including Finance as well as Revenues and Benefits

For an informal discussion about the role please contact either of the following:

Closing Date for Applications: 10 October 2025

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