Role Overview
The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) is committed to delivering technological system improvements to Ambulance Trusts that ensure and enhance interoperable communications between Ambulance Trusts, the NHS, and other emergency responders. ARP offers the opportunity to work within a technology and mobile communications programme that makes a real difference to the ability of the ambulance service to respond to the needs of its patients. ARP requires a fully qualified Finance Manager to assure the Programme meets its financial objectives, ensure financial governance and to provide support to the individual Ambulance Trusts on finance related matters ensuring wide stakeholder engagement.
The Finance Manager will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive financial management services within the Ambulance Radio Programme which will encompass all programmes and projects under ARP’s remit.
Core Functions
* Lead the management of the in-year financial position of the Programme.
* Prepare and publish the monthly ARP Finance Report.
* Lead the Financial Management team.
* Support the development of the Finance Analysts.
* Support Project Managers in the forecasting process.
* Support the Head of Finance with the annual budget setting process.
About ARP
ARP is an enduring organisation directly appointed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to provide and upgrade emergency communications for UK ambulance services. It has a team of over a hundred staff consisting of commercial, finance, project, implementation, technical, user assurance and service colleagues. They are based all over the country to support the successful delivery and maintenance of a £460m programme of work. The aim of ARP is to implement new technology that provides innovation and enhances patient care with the latest equipment. ARP’s solutions also play a longer‑term role in preparing the ambulance service for the adoption of the Home Office’s Emergency Services Network (ESN).
ARP is currently in the process of introducing an array of new technology‑based services to Ambulance Trusts and Air Ambulance charities. The Services include the introduction of new technology to the national Ambulance fleet (approx. 6500 vehicles) and upgrading and developing new, data‑rich communications products (apps and hardware) for use by over 15,000 frontline paramedic and Control Room staff. Overall, ARP is responsible for providing an end‑to‑end service covering installation, maintenance, and replacement, which plays a key role in enabling effective response to critical life‑threatening incidents.
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