Opportunity to lead strategic finance, resources and organisational development
- Key role in the Chief Officer Team
About Our Client
Hertfordshire Constabulary is a modern, proactive and flexible police force, with over 2,300 police officers and 1,600 police staff serving a county with a population of well over a million people. Hertfordshire is a diverse geographical area ranging from the urban boundaries of London, and large towns including St Albans, Stevenage and Watford, through to rural communities.
The role of Assistant Chief Officer - Resources (Section 151 officer) is to provide robust financial stewardship, statutory compliance, and the effective alignment of resources to support high quality policing across Hertfordshire. As a member of the Executive Team, the Assistant Chief Officer - Resources shapes long-term strategy, provides expert financial leadership, and oversees a wide portfolio including Finance, Estates, Fleet, Procurement, Insurance, Health & Safety, Strategic Risk, and Workforce Development.
Job Description
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Statutory Section 151 Officer for the Chief Constable and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire, ensuring full legislative compliance for both entities.
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Lead medium and long-term financial planning, budget management, reporting and risk-based decision making.
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Oversee estates strategy, capital programme and key support services.
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Drive innovation, efficiencies, and continuous improvement.
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Collaborate across the Bedfordshire-Cambridgeshire-Hertfordshire alliance and represent the Force regionally and nationally.
The Successful Applicant
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A professional accountancy qualification (from a CCAB body or CIMA).
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Significant executive level public sector finance experience.
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Leadership experience in complex, changing, operational environments.
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Excellent communication and influencing skills.
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Experience beyond finance in wider resource and organisational leadership.
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Experience of high value commercial negotiations.
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A UK driving licence is required; some out of hours work may be necessary.
What's on Offer
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Salary circa £140,000 p.a. plus a car allowance of £10,557 p.a.
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LGPS pension.
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Generous leave and agile working (subject to operational need).
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Vetting and medical clearance will be required.
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This is a politically restricted post.
Closing date for the role is 15th April 2026
