Statutory Section 151 Officer role leading finance at Liverpool City Council. Permanent, full time, agile working. Apply via the Faerfield portal only, with a CV and supporting statement.
Liverpool City Council is looking for a Chief Finance Officer (Section 151 Officer) Cunard Building, Water Street, Liverpool. It’s a permanent, full-time post based in Liverpool, with hybrid working, paying £187,505 a year. Applications close on Sunday 22 November 2026.
About the role
Leads council finance as Section 151 Officer, reporting into the leadership team, within the Finance & Resources business unit at Cunard Building, Liverpool. Focus on long-term financial resilience and regeneration and devolution programmes. Managed exclusively by Faerfield.
About Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is the metropolitan council for the city of Liverpool, covering the city centre and waterfront along with districts such as Anfield, Everton, Toxteth, Walton, Allerton, Garston and Speke. Based at the Cunard Building on the Pier Head, it runs the full range of local services for the city, from schools and social care to housing, highways and planning.
What they’re looking for
- Section 151 Officer experience
- Strong financial leadership
- Local government finance knowledge
- Supporting statement required
- No visa sponsorship available
What’s on offer
- Hybrid working
How to apply
You apply directly with Liverpool City Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 22 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Liverpool City Council’s website.
