Role: Head of Strategy for Cost Recovery and Revenue
Location: Remote working
Salary: £72k to £78k (dependant on experience)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Reporting to: Associate Commercial Director
Sellick Partnership are seeking a Head of Strategy for Cost Recovery and Revenue on a permanent basis.
Overview: Head of Strategy for Cost Recovery and Revenue
- Shape and deliver the national approach to cost recovery and revenue generation across the policing sector
- Lead the development of a Centre of Excellence, provide expert advice to senior stakeholders, and drive compliance, innovation, and value creation
- You will be instrumental in strengthening commercial capability, influencing policy, and ensuring the sector maximises its financial sustainability.
Key responsibilities: Head of Strategy for Cost Recovery and Revenue
Strategic Delivery
- Lead the strategic vision for cost recovery and revenue generation across the sector.
- Oversee the continued development of the Cost Recovery and Income Generation Centre of Excellence
- Chair and lead national forums, working groups, and conferences to promote best practice and sector-wide collaboration.
- Translate complex legislation and operational requirements into actionable strategies and guidance
- Support national commercial arrangements and contracts, ensuring full cost recovery and value for money
Advisory & Compliance
- Act as a senior adviser to Police Chiefs, CFOs, NPCC portfolio leads, and Home Office representatives.
- Provide informed, evidence-based guidance to support legislative change and policy development
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and financial frameworks in all commercial activities
- Maintain and evolve national cost recovery guidance on behalf of NPCC portfolio leads.
- Support Home Office programmes with advice and guidance and act a conduit between forces and the Home Office to ensure delivery of set goals.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted and authoritative voice.
- Influence commercial culture across the sector, promoting sustainable and value-driven outcomes.
- Support capability development through mentoring, coaching, and training initiatives.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to enhance sector-wide knowledge and capability.
Performance & Innovation
- Develop and implement performance frameworks to monitor savings, compliance, and strategic impact.
- Promote standardisation and consistency across forces to enable scalable and cost-effective solutions.
- Champion the use of technology and agile working to improve visibility, efficiency, and collaboration.
- Encourage innovative thinking around social value, sustainability, and commercial transformation.
- Undertaking any other work as directed by your line manager in connection with your job as may be requested.
Person specification:
- A degree, OR equivalent qualification is desirable.
- A qualification within a recognised leadership programme
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior strategic role within the public or private sector.
- Proven success in leading strategic delivery and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Experience in chairing national forums and presenting to senior audiences.
- Strong commercial and financial acumen, with a deep understanding of relevant legislation and compliance.
- Experience managing subject matter experts and translating technical knowledge into strategic outcomes.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your CV or contact Adam Rouse in the Sellick Partnership Derby office for a confidential chat.
