Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsOpportunity to lead strategic finance, resources and organisational developmentKey role in the Chief Officer TeamAbout Our ClientHertfordshire 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 DescriptionStatutory 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 ApplicantA 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 OfferSalary 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.ContactNick ColeQuote job refJN-032026-6976042Phone number+441132437707Job summaryJob functionPublic SectorSubsectorFinancial Director / CFOSectorPublic SectorLocationWelwyn Garden CityContract typePermanentConsultant nameNick ColeConsultant phone+441132437707Job referenceJN-032026-6976042
