Date: 29 Jun 2026
Location: Taunton, GB, TA1 4DY
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Company: Somerset Council
Closing date: 13/07/26
Salary: Grade 8, £49,282 per annum
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a critical service at the heart of Adult Social Care, helping to ensure people receive the right financial support while contributing to the long-term sustainability of services across Somerset.
You'll play a key role in driving service transformation, improving processes, implementing modern ways of working, and leading initiatives that enhance both customer experience and operational performance.
At Somerset Council, you'll be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, collaboration, wellbeing, and making a real difference to local communities.
Role Summary
As our ASC Operations Finance Lead, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for Adult Social Care financial operations, overseeing the Financial Assessment and Benefits (FAB) Team and the Transactional Team. Working closely with senior leaders, you will ensure services are efficient, compliant, customer-focused, and deliver positive outcomes for residents and the Council.
What you'll do – Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Financial Assessment and Benefits (FAB) Team and Transactional Team, creating a high-performing and inclusive culture.
Drive service improvement, transformation, and the implementation of modern systems and processes.
Provide expert financial and operational advice to senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
Ensure services comply with legislation, governance requirements, and financial controls.
Manage performance, budgets, income generation, and service delivery to support organisational priorities.
What we're looking for – Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
Significant senior leadership experience managing multiple teams and services within a complex operational environment.
Experience leading large teams, managing change, and driving service improvements.
Strong understanding of financial operations, performance management, and stakeholder engagement.
Knowledge of Adult Social Care finance, client charging, welfare benefits, income collection, or related services.
Excellent communication, analytical, decision-making, and people leadership skills.
About the Team
The ASC Finance Operations team is at the heart of supporting Adult Social Care across Somerset, helping to ensure residents receive the right financial support and services. You'll join a collaborative and experienced team that works closely with colleagues across Finance and Adult Social Care, with a shared focus on delivering excellent outcomes, continuous improvement and high-quality customer service. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment that values teamwork, wellbeing and professional development.
Additional Information
Permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week).
33 days' annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees).
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship.
For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Penny Gower, Strategic Finance Business Partner, via email:
[email protected]
RP296 ASC Operations Finance Lead
1050/AMB
