6001 OPCC Chief Finance Officer

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to take up an exciting role within Gloucestershire’s Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). You will be joining a high performing team, and play a role in improving the lives of local residents through delivery of the Police and Crime Prevention Plan.

About the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC)

The role of the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gloucestershire is to be the voice of the people in policing, to cut crime, and deliver an effective and efficient police service within the county. The PCC holds the Chief Constable to account; making the Constabulary answerable to the communities we serve.

By law, the PCC must:

• secure an efficient and effective police force for their area
• appoint the Chief Constable, hold them to account for running the force, and if necessary dismiss them
• set the police and crime objectives for the area through a police and crime plan
• set the force budget and determine the precept (i.e. the levy on the council tax bill that will go toward policing)
• hold the Chief Constable to account for how the force contributes to regional, national and international policing capabilities set out by the Home Secretary
• bring together community safety and criminal justice partners (i.e. other organisations and agencies) to make sure local priorities are joined up.

The OPCC supports the work of the PCC in this and in being responsible for ‘the totality of policing’, but ‘must not fetter the operational independence of the police force and the Chief Constable who leads it’. The Chief Constable is responsible for the control, direction and delivery of operational policing for Gloucestershire.

About you and the role we’re seeking to fill

We’re looking for an exceptional individual with leadership and management skills, and a proven record of accomplishment within a senior financial environment. As well as giving advice on strategic financial management, you’ll support the PCC in taking Gloucestershire Constabulary from ‘engage’ to outstanding, as determined by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). You will fulfil the responsibilities of the Section 151 statutory Chief Finance Officer on behalf of the PCC, ensuring arrangements are in place for proper financial administration and good governance.

You will work with the OPCC’s Chief Executive to formulate and implement a sound, sustainable business and financial strategy and advice on the financial implications of policy options and allocation of resources. You will also work closely with the Chief Constable’s Chief Finance Officer.to ensure financial affairs for both organisation are properly administered, and that the Constabulary is financially sustainable.

You will represent the Force in regional and national financial forums and be proactive with South West regional collaborations, remain accredited in the relevant competencies expected of such a senior appointment.

In return we offer interesting and varied work with an enthusiastic and dedicated team who are committed to doing the best job they can for the communities of Gloucestershire.

Please refer to the Role Profile document when completing the Statement in support of your application section of the form. In this section, you are required to provide evidence with specific examples for each of the ten criteria included under the Experience and Qualifications section of the Role Profile. For each of the eight criteria, please write a paragraph detailing how your experience, qualifications, skills and abilities meet the minimum criteria for the role. Applicants who do not provide this required evidence will unfortunately not be invited to interview.

If you are applying via Indeed: Please click on the following link to be redirected to our website, where you will be required to click on the vacancy to complete our application form-

https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/police-forces/gloucestershire-constabulary/areas/gloucestershire/ca/careers/police-staff/ The closing date for this role is included within the Indeed advert and all applicants MUST apply via our website. We regret that we are unable to accept applications outside of our website's application form and after the vacancy close date. As such, we suggest that you apply as soon as conveniently possible to avoid disappointment.

Should you require any further information regarding this role, please contact Ruth Greenwood on Ruth.Greenwood@gloucestershire.police.uk.