Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Salary: Grade 13B - £74,970 (Pay Award Pending)
Location: Service Headquarters, Summergroves Way, Hessle, Hull HU4 7BB
Closing Date: Midnight, 13th September 2026
Applications via Indeed/CV will not be accepted. In order to be considered, please submit an application form which can be found using the below link, to [email protected]
https://humbersidefire.gov.uk/careers/vacancies/deputy-chief-finance-officer-deputy-s151-officer-2
(3 days per week with Humberside Fire and Rescue Service and 2 days per week with the Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for Humberside)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, an innovative, high performing organisation which has ambitious plans for the service it provides to the communities of Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North-East Lincolnshire and North Lincolnshire. The Fire and Rescue service are seeking to appoint an ambitious, innovative and forward-thinking individual, with a proven track record at strategic level, to the position of Deputy Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Section 151 Officer. The successful applicant will report to the Executive Director of Finance/Section 151 Officer, providing strategic financial leadership and managing the finance function.
We are seeking a values driven individual who is confident in a corporate environment, has a supportive and inclusive leadership style and a high level of emotional intelligence. You will have extensive experience of providing professional financial strategic direction, hold a recognised accountancy qualification and be a current member of a relevant body. You will possess excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders. The ideal candidate will also be credible, driven and self-motivated with excellent political acumen and an ability to drive forward continuous improvement.
Benefits package:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Sports and Welfare Association with free use of gym
- Access to discounts through the Blue Light Card
- Free private healthcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car salary sacrifice
Applications will be via the submission of an application form, outlining suitability for the role against the criteria set out in the person specification. Please submit your completed application form via email to the HR Team on [email protected]
Candidates are asked to complete their own application form without assistance from other external sources such as ChatGPT. Where there is reasonable belief that external support is evident, we regret that application forms will not be accepted for shortlisting.
Proposed Recruitment Timeline:
Closing Date: Midnight 13th September 2026
Shortlisting Date: 16th September 2026
Interview Date: 28th and 30th September 2026
Appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which includes completion of the Non-Police Personal Vetting (NPPV) Level 3 clearance and references. Please note this appointment is politically restricted.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Angie Blakey, PA to Executive Director of Finance/S151 Officer on 01482 567174. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer
Applicants who require reasonable adjustments for disabilities at any stage of the selection process are invited to contact the HR Team ([email protected]), in confidence, at the earliest opportunity.
Here at Humberside Fire and Rescue Service, our people are what make us unique and every individual who shares our values has a voice to add to our story. We are committed to preserving our inclusive culture and promoting a sense of belonging. We believe we grow and learn better with a diverse team of employees and, as a result, we always appoint the best applicants based on what they can bring to our organisation, drawing on the differences in who we are, how we think and what we’ve experienced.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £74,970.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
