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If you are an experienced Chief Finance Officer, or are ready to become one for the first time, we are interested in you. The role spans three organisations (Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue, Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner) and is the statutory Chief Finance Officer (Section 151) for the Chief Constable. The role leads the joint team on all finance and payroll functions, ensuring the delivery of all statutory requirements whilst being a key member of senior leadership teams for the organisations to ensure that operational priorities are deliverable and affordable.
The variety of challenges mean there is never a dull moment. We have big ambitions to drive towards outstanding public services for the people of Northamptonshire. The Chief Finance Officer will have a pivotal role, working with operational colleagues and their colleagues within the Enabling Services, to help ensure that operational priorities can be delivered in the most efficient way.
We are looking for someone with exceptional technical abilities but are placing equal emphasis on being an outstanding leader, not only of the function but across an organisation. The Enabling Services functions (of which finance is one) have delivering exceptional customer service as the key driver for their existence and therefore strong communications skills are vital. If you are a values driven individual, with at least 5 years senior level accounting experience, then this is the role for you.
Shortlisting will take place on the Wednesday 6 November 2024
Interview will be Monday 11 November 2024
Why work for Us?
Northamptonshire Police has real heart. We’re a county force tackling big-city issues, and everyone in our policing family, from frontline officers to police staff, has a part to play in serving our communities by fighting crime and protecting people. If you want an exciting career that offers variety, job satisfaction and the chance to develop and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of others, and all within an organisation that’s forward-thinking and innovative, you’ll find it with us.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
Northamptonshire Police/OPFCC is a Disability Confident Employer – We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Flexible working
All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Internal applicants must have line manager support prior to proceeding with an application.
Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers. Although Police internal vacancies are open to OPFCC staff and vice versa, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number. Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.
Police Barred and Advisory lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the Police and OPFCC for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure the organisations employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
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