Assistant Chief Officer - Resources (Section 151 Officer)
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- England,East of England,Hertfordshire
- Full Time, Permanent
- £140,000 per annum
Job Description:
*Could you lead strategic finance, resources and organisational development at Hertfordshire Constabulary?
*The Force seeks an exceptional senior leader to join the Chief Officer Team as Assistant Chief Officer - Resources (Section 151 officer).
Client Details
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.
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.
Profile
*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.
Job 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 15 April 2026.
*The Force seeks an exceptional senior leader to join the Chief Officer Team as Assistant Chief Officer - Resources (Section 151 officer).
Client Details
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.
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.
Profile
*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.
Job 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 15 April 2026.
Job number 3564309
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