Assistant Chief Officer, Finance (S151 Officer)

Durham Constabulary
Location: Aykley Heads, Durham (Hybrid)
£125,188 - £141,050 plus car allowance and Local Government Pension Scheme
Hackney

Durham Constabulary is seeking an exceptional Assistant Chief Officer (Finance) to join the Force Executive team. Long recognised as one of the top performing forces in the UK, the Constabulary prides itself on doing things differently and doing them well. The force is focused on modernising how it works, with a clear programme of investment across estates, technology and business services.

THE ROLE

As a member of the Force Executive, reporting to the Deputy Chief Constable, you will hold the statutory S151 responsibility for the Chief Constable, leading Finance, Estates and Business Administration Services. You will provide strategic financial leadership, advice and assurance to the Chief Constable and senior leadership team, driving efficiency, innovation and best practice across the Constabulary’s enabling services.

This is a role for someone from a strong finance background who also has the appetite to lead broader organisational change. The force is rethinking how its enabling services are structured and brought together, with a focus on modernising ways of working and joining systems up so they work more effectively for the organisation.

A CCAB qualification and significant senior financial management experience are essential. This role is politically restricted and subject to police vetting.

INFORMATION

For further details, please contact Tim Farr on 07756 293292 or tim.farr@starfishsearch.com or use the 'Click Here' button below to visit the Durham Constabulary website and learn more.

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Timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd August 2026

Shortlisting: Mid-August 2026

Stakeholder Panels: Late August 2026

Interviews: September 2026

How to apply

To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:

  • Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
  • A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.

 

If our client is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and you would like to apply under the scheme, please state that clearly at the top of your supporting statement, along with any adjustments you require to be made if invited for interview.

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