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This Award Notice opportunity from Cheshire West and Chester Council was posted on November 4, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority - Interim Head of Finance

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ocds-h6vhtk-07b363International

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The Cheshire West and Chester Council has awarded a contract to Vivid Resourcing for the provision of an interim Head of Finance, serving as the Deputy S73 officer for the Cheshire and Warrington Combined Authority. This critical role is designed to build the organization's finance team and capability, focusing on the establishment of financial management frameworks and systems of internal financial control. Additionally, the position is responsible for leading the development of the budget for 2027 and beyond, while supporting the Authority through the fiscal devolution agenda. The contract has a total value of 205,965 pounds, including VAT, and covers a performance period from October 26, 2026, to June 30, 2027. This award notice, identified by solicitation number ocds-h6vhtk-07b363, was officially published on November 4, 2026.

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Vivid Resourcing provides interim Head of Finance for 205,965 pounds until June 2027.

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Cheshire West and Chester Council

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Vivid Resourcing

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PostedNov 4

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AwardedNov 15

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AgencyCheshire West and Chester Council

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The Combined Authority is building its finance team and capability, and is recruiting an interim Head of Finance (Deputy S73 officer). This role is fundamental to the set up of the organisation, and will lead the Combined Authority's work on developing financial management and systems of internal financial control. The role will also lead in the development of the Combined Authority's budget for 2027 onwards, and support the Authority through the fiscal devolution agenda.

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