Statutory Section 151 Officer/Treasurer
Salary: £68,173 per annum
Permanent - 3 days per week
We are excited to announce an opportunity for an inspiring, inclusive leader to join our Team as the Authority’s Statutory Section 151 Officer.
Governed by Fire Authority members, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service employs over 550 dedicated staff operating across 23 Fire Stations covering over 1,346 square miles, serving a diverse population of over 490,000 people. Shropshire’s varied risk profile includes the busy towns of Shrewsbury and Telford at its centre. This sparsity, combined with the heritage sites such as the Ironbridge Gorge, Wroxeter Roman City and Wenlock Edge and the challenges of two growing vibrant towns creates a challenging and interesting risk profile. This requires both established and innovative ways of working.
As the Authority’s Statutory Section 151 Officer and a member of the Services management team you’ll provide strategic leadership to the Service, as well as working closely with elected members, the Chief Fire Officer, and the Monitoring Officer. The postholder will be the principal financial advisor to the Service and Authority, ensuring that public money is always used appropriately, economically, efficiently and effectively and aligned to strategic plans. The post has line management responsibility and accountability for the Finance and Resources teams.
In 2025, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service launched our 2025-2028 Community Risk Management plan. The 151 Officer is critical in shaping and delivering our plan, ensuring it reflects our commitment to delivering the best possible service to Shropshire through defined strategic priorities.
We are looking for high-performing and high-potential competent individuals with the required professional qualifications to undertake this exciting role. Whilst also demonstrating experience of operating effectively at Strategic Manager level. Ideal candidates will be able to provide evidence of a range of skills and experiences that are key to the core responsibilities in strategic leadership of functions.
Our staff are our greatest asset, as a member of the Statutory Officer Team and the Service Management Team, you will play a key role in contributing to service improvement, enhancing our organisational culture, and embedding positive change. Listening to and valuing our staff is at the core of our leadership approach. Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is proud of its strong community links and high on-call availability, showcasing our staff’s daily commitment. Our firefighters are always ready to respond to a wide range of incidents and engage with the community at every opportunity.
If you would like an informal, confidential discussion about this role, please contact Chief Fire Officer Simon Hardiman on 01743 260200.
Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, aiming to recruit a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We ensure fair and consistent treatment for all applicants, including reasonable adjustments for disabilities.