£300 million may seem fairly healthy for an annual budget. But at Powys County Council, it has to go a long way.

That's why we're keen to ensure that every single penny is well spent. It starts, of course, with the business and professional services that keep the Council running smoothly- from Finance, Procurement and Payroll to Legal and HR. And in this key role, leading the strategic delivery of those services, that's where you come in.

You'll join us at a time of significant transformation. We're introducing a new model – service commissioning. It's about focussing first on the specific positive impact we need services to have, and then deciding how best to achieve those goals.

Whether services are ultimately delivered by us, a partner, external provider or the voluntary sector, they will be truly tailored to people's needs. Put simply, Powys County Council will become more efficient, whilst our residents and our people benefit from better services.

These changes go beyond operational models to people's mindset and behaviour. You'll help us achieve the challenge of change.

Your role

• Be the Council's Section 151 Officer
• Provide an overview of commissioning within the Resources Directorate and work with the management team to implement our new commissioning model
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to re-imagine and re-model integrated, innovative services with clear community benefits
• Develop performance management and scrutiny systems to support service commissioning, delivery and improvement
• Make it easier to do business with us and develop a more efficient, local supply chain
• Work with delivery directorates to reduce costs, encourage business and community led initiatives, and collaborate with other public sector bodies on joined-up services

Your background

You'll bring to the role an impressive and relevant track record of achievement at a senior level within a large, complex political environment. As the Council's Section 151 Officer, you will need to be a Qualified Accountant. Your excellent credentials will also include:

• Leading the formulation of objectives, policies and strategies
• Spearheading change and service improvement
• Establishing a responsive, customer focussed and high performing culture
• Building strong and effective relationships and partnerships across boundaries
• Providing leadership, guidance and support at the highest level
• Achieving strategic and operational excellence in services
• Inspirational leadership and influential communication skills

To discover more and apply, visit Powys website.

Closing date: 26th May 2013.