Inspire Excellence.

Croydon is a council on a journey. By accepting and addressing the challenges of its past, the council is transforming itself into a modern, sustainable and resident-focused local authority. This is an opportunity to be part of a new chapter for Croydon and help shape the future of the council.

We are therefore really pleased that you are interested and are reviewing the information provided. If you need further information or any support with your application please contact our retained consultants at Penna as noted in the candidate packs and below.

How to apply

Before you apply, please ensure that you have read the job profile in detail.

Please also see below some guidance and important information to help with your application:

• Please apply by submitting a CV and Covering Letter (no more than four sides of A4 in length per document aligned to the person specification). Please also ensure this is in a word or PDF format and does not include any images. Please include your contact details.
• Please provide the details of two referees. Note that we will only approach referees for candidates proceeding to final selection and only with your permission. Please clearly indicate whether we can approach each referee before the selection date.
• Please return your application by the closing date – no applications will be accepted once the long listing process has begun.
• This recruitment process will be anonymised at application stage; we will be sharing your application with a third-party supplier who will redact all personal details and any unconscious bias. They will not share or hold your data.

Equality Statement

Croydon is proud of its identity as a diverse borough with a higher proportion of residents from mixed ethnicities compared to the national average and the highest proportion of young people aged 0-17.

By creating a workforce which reflects the community we serve, we believe our borough will be a better, more creative and innovative place to work, visit and live.

As a Council we value inclusivity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the advertised role and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment.

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process for the Director of Finance (Deputy S151):

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process for the Director of Legal Services (MO):

The following timetable sets out the key dates in the recruitment process for all other roles:

For further information or a confidential discussion with regards to the roles, please get in touch with the relevant contact or apply directly using the links below.