Finance Manager

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) is committed to delivering technological system improvements to Ambulance Trusts which will ensure and enhance interoperable communications between Ambulance Trusts, the NHS, and other emergency responders. ARP offers the opportunity to work within a technology and mobile communications programme that makes a real difference to ability of the ambulance service to respond to the needs of its patients. ARP require A fully qualified Finance Manager is required to assure the Programme meets its financial objectives, ensure financial governance and to provide support to the individual Ambulance Trusts on finance related matters ensuring wide stakeholder engagement. The Finance Manager will be responsible for the provision of comprehensive financial management services within the Ambulance Radio Programme which will encompass all programmes and projects under ARP’s remit

The core functions of the role are, but not limited to: Lead the management of the in\-year financial position of the Programme, Prepare and publish the monthly ARP Finance Report, Lead the Financial Management team, Support the development of the Finance Analysts, Support Project Managers in the forecasting process, Support the Head of Finance with the annual budget setting process

The Ambulance Radio Programme (ARP) is an enduring organisation directly appointed by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to provide and upgrade emergency communications for UK ambulance services.

ARP has a team of over a hundred staff consisting of commercial, finance, project, implementation, technical, user assurance and service colleagues. They are based all over the country to support the successful delivery and maintenance of a £460m programme of work. The aim of ARP is to implement new technology that provides innovation and enhances patient care with the latest equipment. ARPs solutions also play a longer\-term role in preparing the ambulance service for the adoption of the Home Office’s Emergency Services Network (ESN).

ARP is currently in the process of introducing an array of new technology\-based services to Ambulance Trusts and Air Ambulance charities . The Services include the introduction of new technology to the national Ambulance fleet (approx. 6500 vehicles) and upgrading and developing new, data\-rich communications products (apps and hardware) for use by over 15,000 frontline paramedic and Control Room staff. Overall, ARP is responsible for providing an end\-to\-end service covering installation, maintenance, and replacement, which plays a key role in enabling effective response to critical life\-threatening incidents.

For further information about this role please see attached the job description.

Although the team is delivering complex programmes on behalf of the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC), the team is hosted by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust, which means the successful candidate will enjoy all the benefits that working for an NHS Foundation Trust has to offer. These include a generous annual leave allowance (starting at 27 days), career average NHS pension scheme, access to a network of NHS / Emergency Services discounts offered by third party partners and NHS tax free initiatives like a salary sacrifice lease car scheme , plus cycle to work and technology scheme tax saving initiatives.

This role requires Security Clearance, and you will need to have been a UK resident for at least 5 years. For more information on the Government requirements, please visit the Gov website.

Check out our website to find out more about us as an organisation, our programmes, and latest press releases where we celebrate the huge team effort required for a successful delivery. Ambulance Radio Programme \- Providing national critical communication solutions to the English, Scottish and Welsh Ambulance Services

Right to work / Certificate of sponsorship

This role meets the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current Home Office regulations. Applications are welcome from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.

For further information on visa sponsorship and eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance on Skilled Worker visas: www.gov.uk/skilled\-worker\-visa

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