Head of Service (Finance)
- Location:
- GCHSCP, Financial Services Commonwealth House, 32 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LH
- Salary:
- £83,605.86 - £97,007.73 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Description
Role: Head of Service (Finance)
Location: GCHSCP, Commonwealth House, 32 Albion Street, G1 1JH
Contract Status: Permanent
GCC Salary and Hours: Grade 10 LDR2b, £83,605.86 - £97,007.73, Hours per week: 35
NHS Salary and Hours: Band 8C,£87,400 - £93,685, Hours per week: 37
Delivery of effective and lasting transformation of health and social care services is central to the vision of Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP). Transformation is not just changing how services are structured. Transformation is about making significant changes to how services are planned and delivered in partnership with people who use them and above all demonstrate a clear commitment to the GCHSCP's values. At its heart, integration is about ensuring that those who use health and social care services get the right care and support whatever their needs, at the right time and in the right setting at any point in their care journey. GCHSCP has an annual budget of £1.6bn and is looking to appoint to the Senior Management Team an exceptional and dynamic Head of Service (Finance) on a permanent basis.
This pivotal role reports directly to the Assistant Chief Officer (Finance) and as the most senior professional advisor in the relation to all Finance matters leading on the delivery and management of the Finance function within GCHSCP including the preparation of the annual estimates and annual accounts process.
The postholder will also be required to work closely with the Director of Finance for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and the Director of Finance for Glasgow City Council to support financial reporting and planning of both of these organisations.
This role demands a significant track record of success working at a senior management level in a Finance leadership role in an organisation of similar scale and complexity, whether within NHS or Local Government.
Candidates for this role must be able to demonstrate extensive knowledge and expertise in Finance management, strategy and policy development including service improvement and sustainability, financial and capacity planning along with a proven track record in collaborative working that produces results within dynamic, and participative decision-making environments. Educated to a degree level or equivalent and Chartered Membership of the CCAB, CIMA or overseas equivalent qualified accountant are essential.
A proven ability to engage effectively with a broad range of clinical and non-clinical stakeholders will be essential; as will a demonstrable track record of developing creative strategies that deliver progressive organisational change and new ways of working. A strategic thinker, with a high degree of integrity and excellent judgement, you will also have strong negotiation skills and an ability to operate and influence in an often politically sensitive environment.
This is an integrated position as part of the Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership. The successful applicant, if an employee of the Partnership, will be appointed to the post under the terms and conditions of either Glasgow City Council (GCC) or NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC), depending on current employer. If the successful applicant is not an employee of the Partnership, they may choose to be appointed to the post under the terms and conditions of either GCC or NHSGGC. All terms and condition links are detailed at the bottom of this advert.
If you believe you can meet the challenges that this high-profile role brings then we would welcome your application. If you would like to find out more about the post before applying, you can contact: Amanda Clarke, Assistant Chief Officer (Finance), GCHSCP by email: Amanda.Clarke@glasgow.gov.uk
Attached to this advert is a candidate information pack and Role Profile.
Recruitment for this role is being supported by Three Bridges. Please see recruitment timeline below:
1st stage interviews: week commencing 23 February 2026
2nd stage interviews: week commencing 02 March 2026
This role is excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).
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