Address
Form of work
Salary Number of Posts
1
Advertised
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Branch/Division
Counter Terrorism Policing North West
Location
Force Headquarters - Central Park Complex
Grade
Grade M
Rank
Not applicable
Leadership Level
Middle Leader
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
36.25
Hours
Full time
Advertised Salary
£53,529 - £55,803
Advert
Are you interested in joining a team that is going to revolutionise how counter terrorism police operate in the UK?
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) is establishing a brand-new Data Science Unit, based in Manchester, which will play a key role in supporting the national effort to disrupt the terrorist threat and keep people safe.
The team are recruiting for a variety of roles, including the position of Delivery Manager.
This role represents an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to get in on the ground floor and help shape a new department, which will deliver a range of pioneering services to the counter terrorism policing network and key partners, including:
• Delivering advanced data analytics support to operational teams, corporate leaders and partner agencies. This will regularly involve working alongside intelligence analysts and digital experts nationally.
• Working with operational partners, industry, and academia to produce dedicated products intended to address some of the most challenging problems in national security.
• Leading experimentation and prototyping for new digital and analytical tooling which will evolve CTP's national technical capabilities and core ICT.
• Leading and representing CTP in policing, national security, cross-government, industry and academic partnerships on advanced data analytic capabilities and emerging technologies.
As Delivery Manager, the successful candidate would be expected to will agree the long-term technology direction for CTPHQ and be responsible for alignment of Data Science strategy within the business strategy.
They will be accountable for the development of IT architecture with supporting standards, guidelines, procedures and templates. They will also lead on the governance function to ensure that strategies, procedures and activities are delivered in accordance with the needs and governance structures of the organisation.
This role will include direct line management of Infrastructure Engineers, Solution Architects and Business Analysts. In addition to technical expertise, we are also looking for a proactive team player who has a real passion for innovation and developing best practice for the public sector.
Please answer the following criteria in a cover letter along with your CV:
- Significant experience of agreeing IT strategy within the context of multi supplier environment.
- Proven ability to work with and influence stakeholders of all levels, both business and technical, in order to achieve the strategic vision.
- Significant knowledge of product/service feasibility, proof of conception, evaluation and selection techniques.
- Demonstrates leadership ability, allocating resources, motivating and delegating tasks/responsibilities/ authorities to others towards their achievement.
Please note, there is only one link to attach your CV and Cover Letter so please ensure your CV and Cover Letter are in one document.
If you are interested in knowing more about the team and the role being advertised then please email the hiring manager - 66633@gmp.police.uk
You must hold an element (single or dual) of British Nationality to apply for this role.
