Director of Finance and Commercial (S151)
Shape the future of policing. Deliver value for the public. Lead at the highest level.
Salary: £108,000 to £123,000
Location: Nettleham, Lincolnshire.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Lincolnshire Police at a transformational moment — as a key member of the Chief Officer Team, influencing the strategic direction of the organisation.
With three-year funding secured to deliver our ambitious Lincs 2030 vision, we are seeking an exceptional Director of Finance and Commercial with an understanding of police or local government finance and experience of S151 responsibilities.
The post holder will drive financial sustainability, commercial excellence, and value for money across the force. This opportunity arises due to the retirement of our current postholder, offering the chance for a new leader to make a lasting impact at executive level.
The opportunity
As Director of Finance and Commercial, and a core member of the Chief Officer Team, you will:
- Play a critical role in shaping organisational strategy and decision-making at the highest level
- Ensure financial resilience, integrity, and sustainability across the force
- Lead a modern, forward-looking finance and commercial function
- Drive best value, commercial innovation, and strategic investment decisions
- Support the delivery of Lincs 2030, aligning resources to our future policing model
- You will act as a trusted strategic advisor to the Chief Constable and Chief Officer colleagues, in addition to maintaining an effective, cooperative and constructive working relationship with the Police & Crime Commissioner’s (PCC’s) Chief Finance Officer (CFO), to balance robust financial stewardship with ambition and innovation in the delivery of public services.
Why join us now?
This is a truly opportunistic time to join Lincolnshire Police:
- We have secured multi-year financial certainty, enabling longerterm planning and transformation
- Our Lincs 2030 plan sets out a bold vision for the future of policing in a rural county
- There is a clear focus on efficiency, productivity, and modernisation
- The organisation is committed to delivering outstanding public safety outcomes while achieving best value for communities
- As part of the Chief Officer Team, you will help shape how we respond to the challenges and opportunities facing policing both locally and nationally.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a leader who brings:
- Significant experience in senior strategic finance leadership, ideally within the public sector or a complex organisation
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to maximise value, manage risk, and drive innovation
- Proven ability to influence and operate effectively at executive and board level
- Experience of leading change and contributing to major transformation programmes
- A strong commitment to public service, integrity, and delivering impactful policing outcomes
- You will combine technical credibility with strategic leadership, ensuring the organisation remains financially robust, efficient, and future-focused.
Our commitment
At Lincolnshire Police, we are committed to:
- Delivering safe, effective policing for our communities
- Ensuring transparency, accountability, and best value in public spending
- Supporting inclusive, innovative leadership at all levels
- Building a workforce and organisation fit for the future
Make a difference
This is more than a finance role — it is a Chief Officer-level leadership opportunity to:
- Influence the future of policing in Lincolnshire
- Ensure public resources are used wisely and effectively
- Deliver meaningful outcomes through the Lincs 2030 vision
- Leave a lasting leadership legacy within the organisation
Apply now
If you are a strategic, values-driven finance leader ready to join a progressive Chief Officer Team and shape the future of policing, we would welcome your application.
To apply or if you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact [email protected] by 14 July 2026.