·         Leading on the budget, including the development of revenue, capital and debt management strategies

·         Responsible for corporate finance, IT and audit, human resources, civic and legal services, and risk management

·         Lead on asset management, driving improvements in council performance and leading performance review meetings

·         Leading on the change management agenda with responsibility for driving

through value for money and efficiency within the council and cutting out waste and bureaucracy

·         Overseeing the Council Commissioning strategy with regard to waste and street cleansing and optimising the financial and strategic benefits

·         Ensuring contracts uphold best possible outcomes in effective management of waste and street cleansing

·         Monitoring progress of council wide strategic approach to customer services and community support and access.

·         Responsible for effective communication with residents

·         Monitoring the implications of Brexit on Merton Council, working alongside the Cabinet Member for Women and Equalities