Head of Finance and Treasurer – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Finance and Treasurer to support its financial strategies and procurement functions. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in senior finance roles within the public sector, combined with strong leadership and ethical financial management skills. This role offers a salary range of £79,495 to £87,303, plus an essential car user allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a senior financial position within a public sector.
• Confidence in managing a multi-million-pound budget.
• Strong commitment to values and ethical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality, compliant financial service.
• Ensure ethical financial management and sustainability.
• Be the strategic lead for procurement function.

Skills

Technical financial expertise

Multi-million-pound budget management

Collaborative leadership

Ethical financial management

Education

CCAB qualified

Job description

Head of Finance and Treasurer – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Reporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer, and advising members of the Fire Authority, this role plays a pivotal part in supporting the Service to realise our ambition of providing an outstanding public service which not only meets local needs but is responsive to the changing social, political, economic and technological context we operate in.

You will lead and deliver a high-quality, compliant and innovative financial service, ensuring ethical financial management and long-term financial sustainability through financial strategy, performance, governance and assurance. You will ensure a best value focus as the strategic lead for the Service’s procurement function.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader who can balance strategic vision with operational delivery, ensuring the finance and procurement functions operate with agility and remain fit for purpose, whilst financial decisions are well-informed, transparent, ethical and aligned with effective corporate governance. Striking this balance will be key to your success in the role.

You will be a finance professional who not only brings strong technical expertise and experience but also demonstrates a clear commitment to our values and a collaborative approach to leadership. You will have the credibility and emotional intelligence to influence, engage and build trusted relationships both across the organisation and with external partners.

Applicants must have a proven track record of operating in a senior financial position within a public sector organisation and will be CCAB (or equivalent) qualified with detailed technical financial knowledge and confidence in managing a multi-million-pound budget.

This is a politically restricted role with delegated responsibilities under Section 112 and Section 114 of the Local Government Act 1972.

To apply:

If you feel able to meet our expectations, are inspired by the opportunity to be part of an organisation that is open to change and guided by a strong sense of values, then we would like to hear from you.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service have engaged RealWorldHR to manage this recruitment campaign and full details about the post are available in the Candidate Recruitment Pack.

Advertisement Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 7th September 2025.

Outcomes of application will be communicated to candidates during the week of 15th September 2025.

Selection will take place during October 2025. Dates are to be confirmed.

Salary: £79,495 to £87,303 plus essential car user allowance

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