Finance, Commissioning and Grants Officer

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Finance, Commissioning and Grants Officer to work on a permanent, full-time contract with a Police and Crime Commissioner.The role is based near Leek Wootton, Warwickshire (3 days from the office, 2 days working from home).The salary for this position ranges between £41,907- £47,712 (depending on experience)The purpose of this role is to develop and implement a Commissioning and Grants Strategy aligned with the Police and Crime Plan and to support the implementation of commissioning and grants activity, planning and development.You must be eligible for CTC level vetting.Main duties and responsibilities

• Develop a commissioning and grants strategy, in line with the Police and Crime Plan, engaging providers, service users and stakeholders in its development.
• Support the strategic planning and commissioning of activity as identified in the Police and Crime Plan and through statutory responsibilities.
• Establish and manage a grants scheme in line with the Commissioner's plan commitments.
• Commission needs assessments to understand the requirements of service users in Warwickshire. Support the involvement of service users, and providers in the development of Police and Crime Plan outcomes and objectives.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably commensurate with role.

Person SpecificationKnowledge

• Degree or equivalent by experiential learning
• Qualified CCAB, CIMA or AAT (desirable)
• Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)
• Project management training/qualification (e.g. PRINCE or similar)
• Relevant knowledge of policing and crime policy and ability to interpret and advise on specific issues as required.

Experience

• Financial management in a complex organisation. Experience of effectively undertaking a wide range of financial accounting duties including budget preparation and monitoring.
• Experience of planning and monitoring budgets, and of medium term financial and service planning

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.