Holmes Office Manager

Department: Investigations
Location: Near Newbury
Salary: £42,213 per annum
Closing date: 08/04/2024

The Major Incident Room within CTPSE Investigations plays a central role in in supporting the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and the team of investigators in managing and progressing major and complex terrorist and national security investigations.

Responsibilities of the HOLMES Office Manager include the supervision of all aspects of CT HOLMES, alongside the management and development of the MIR staff. The role also encompasses the presentation of performance data at regional and national meetings, as well as representing CTPSE at national working groups, and identifying and implementing best practice for ways of working.

We welcome applications from staff with current role-related experience as a supervisor/manager within an MIR, or with substantial detective experience and a working knowledge of HOLMES, the MIR, MIRSAP and CPIA. The applicant will also need to demonstrate that they have excellent communication and leadership skills and are motivated to support the Investigation Team in this exciting and unique area of policing.

Please note that this role is part of a national, regional and local network and as a result you may be required to travel for business purposes mainly across the South-East region and occasionally throughout the UK.

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level DV. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National andhave resided in the UK for the past ten years.

At CTPSE we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Regional Recruitment Team at RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 21339.

Required knowledge/skills
Essential

• Substantial Detective experience or current role-related experience as an supervisor/manager within an MIR, excellent understanding of MIRSAP, Murder Investigation Manual (MIM), National Intelligence Model (NIM), Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA), case management, all other MIR roles.
• Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills. Experience of negotiating and persuading. Ability to deliver presentations, attend and engage in briefings and meetings within a police and partnership environment.
• Experience of successfully managing and developing people with clear accountability for their performance. Evidence of problem solving.
• Ability to travel across the region and nationally as required and at short notice.
• Exposure to HOLMES 2 in a variety of roles. Willingness and ability to learn new systems as technology develops, e.g. Altia.
• Experience of managing and coordinating own and others’ workloads, with minimum supervision, prioritising and meeting tight deadlines. Flexible approach to working hours. Able to evidence self motivation and use of own initiative.

Desirable

• Force IT system knowledge.
• Good legislative knowledge e.g. European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), Regulation Of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA), Data Protection, Discrimination, etc, and knowledge of force management policies. Evidence of interpretation and application of relevant legislation.

Additional comments

At interview candidates will be asked to confirm their willingness to undergo:

- Driving training to enable the use of a police authorised vehicle.

- Enhanced vetting to meet force requirements of the post.

What we can offer you:

• Annual leave: Ranging from 24 days annual leave up to 30 days leave, dependent on your broad band and length of service.
• Generous defined benefits scheme, via the Bucks County Council Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Blue Light Card: Staff have the opportunity to join the national Blue Light Card scheme which offers discounts on a variety of products and services to those working in the emergency services, NHS and Armed Forces (for example, 10% off in Starbucks).
• Military Resettlement Bonus.
• Benefits Platform: Access to the TVP Benefits Platform which offers a range of discounts from top high street and online stores (provided by Reward Gateway)
• Career Development:

· Coaching and mentoring support

· Developing Potential Programme

· Support for Study

· Training courses

• Financial:

· Contributory pension scheme

· Debt management support

· Group insurance scheme

· Savings scheme

• Health & Wellbeing:

· Chaplaincy

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

· Flexible working & Supportive culture

· Discounted gym membership

· Mind Blue Light support

· Occupational Health services

· Reimbursed eye tests for VDU users

· Welfare services

· Workplace needs assessments and support

· Free Flu Vaccinations

• Travel:

· Bus concessions

· Cycle to work scheme

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £42,213.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 21339