Networking Women in the Fire Service
Location
Washington, Tyne and Wear | United Kingdom
Job description
Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities
(Section 151 Officer)
£78,777 per annum + benefits
About the role
We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities, and enhance our Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with an experienced, inspiring, forward thinking leader.
This is an exciting and varied opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join the Service and play a leading role in our long term financial sustainability. The successful candidate will be able to provide strategic financial advice and guidance, whilst ensuring robust financial systems are in place to provide appropriate governance and assurance.
Reporting directly to the Chief Fire Officer / Chief Executive you will be responsible for providing effective leadership and guidance to the Finance, Estates and Facilities teams, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.
We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.
As the Director of Finance, Estates and Facilities you will:
We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:
About our Finance, Estates and Facilities teams
Our Financial Services function is a centralised resource that leads and promotes sound financial management, ensuring that public money is safeguarded and used economically, efficiently and in line with governance requirements. The Estates and Facilities Department is committed to providing high-quality services that support the effective functioning of TWFRS.
The Selection Process
This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages, all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.
Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:
Stage Timeline
Advert closes – 12 noon on 15 March 2024
Notification of shortlist – W/C 18 March 2024
I3 Profile online assessment – W/C 18 March 2024
First stage – Presentation and technical interview with a panel. *Please note the presentation topic will be provided in advance – W/C 25 March 2024
Second stage – Employee Panel and interview with members of the Executive Leadership Team – W/C 01 April 2024
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change
Interested in applying?
Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.
Please submit your CV, supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form to [email protected] by no later than 12 noon on Friday 15 March 2024.
Further information about our Service can be found by visiting and our various social media channels.
If you would like to arrange an informal discussion with the current post holder before the advert closes please contact Zoe Brett, Executive Assistant via [email protected]
Pre-employment checks
The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an enhanced DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.
About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.
As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.
The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.
Our facilities
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.
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