Job Description

Job Introduction

Scale PO3


45,718 - 48,710 per annum


37 hours per week


Contract Type - Permanent


Based at Service Headquarters, Hindlip Park, WR3 8SP

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive finance professional to join our hard-working team. You will support the Fire Service with the development and maintenance of its Finance Systems and manage the Accounts Payable and Receivable Functions.


Ideally you will have extensive experience in the implementation and on-going support of Finance Systems (preferably Technology One). You will be able to work independently, providing advice to officers at all levels, and also work as part of a team.


No candidate will meet every single desired qualification so if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.


A full job description and person specification for the role can be found attached to this advert.

About Us

Every day we're helping to save lives and keep the community safe - and not only by fighting fires. Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don't see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.

Reasons to Join Us

29 days annual leave entitlement increasing to 34 days after five years' continuous service (plus bank holidays). Access to a local government pension scheme. Regular job-specific training. Health and Wellbeing Support. Flexi-time and homeworking scheme allowing you to have an element of flexibility over your working hours. Free car parking at Service headquarters and across our 25 fire stations Access to restaurant facilities and an on-site gym Access to the Blue Light Card - the UK's largest Emergency Services discount card

The closing date for applications is 1st August 2025. Interviews will be held w/c 11th August.


Please note, the successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment checks, before a formal offer and contract can be issued. These pre-employment checks include satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK, medical clearance, a Disclosure and Barring check and a Social Media Screening check. If you have any questions about these pre-employment checks, please contact the recruitment team on recruitment@hwfire.org.uk or by telephone on 01905 368343.


The successful applicant will also be subject to a NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check, as we are co-located on West Mercia Police premises.


A full job description and person specification can be found attached to this advert page. We recommend reading the candidate guidance document, also attached to this page, before starting your application. For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Zoe Martin (zmartin@hwfire.org.uk)

Safeguarding

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.