Head of Strategy for Cost Recovery and Revenue

City, Birmingham
Sellick Partnership

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 as 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.

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