Job Summary
* 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.
Job Description
* 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.
* Lead medium and long-term financial planning, budget management, reporting and risk-based decision making.
* Oversee estates strategy, capital programme and key support services.
* Drive innovation, efficiencies, and continuous improvement.
* Collaborate across the Bedfordshire‑Cambridgeshire‑Hertfordshire alliance and represent the Force regionally and nationally.
The Successful Applicant
* A professional accountancy qualification (from a CCAB body or CIMA).
* Significant executive level public sector finance experience.
* Leadership experience in complex, changing, operational environments.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills.
* Experience beyond finance in wider resource and organisational leadership.
* Experience of high value commercial negotiations.
* A UK driving licence is required; some out of hours work may be necessary.
What's On Offer
* Salary circa £140,000 p.a. plus a car allowance of £10,557 p.a.
* LGPS pension.
* Generous leave and agile working (subject to operational need).
* Vetting and medical clearance will be required.
* This is a politically restricted post.
Closing date for the role is 15th April 2026.
Contact: Nick Cole
Quote job ref: JN-032026-6976042
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