Syp - Technical Lead Engineer (Database)

Role:                Technical Lead Engineer (Database)

Department:     Information Systems

Location:          Melton or Moss Way, Sheffield

Salary:              £40,950 - £45,546

Hours:              37        

Contract Type: Permanent

As part of the Information Systems Department and reporting to the Data Services Manager, the successful candidates will join a team of specialist technology staff across Humberside and South Yorkshire Police. The team delivers and supports a wide range of databases that underpin applications that are critical to operational policing and the support services offered by both Forces.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills and knowledge to support policing in Humberside and South Yorkshire Police Forces. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, fast-paced team whose key responsibilities are managing incidents, problems, database installation and support for Force systems as well working on future projects.

As a Technical Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Providing expert advice around Force data and the technologies used to store and manage it. 
• Leading on future database requirements and formulating proposals to meet the Force’s needs. 
• Demonstrating excellent customer service standards. 
• Ensuring that incident, problem and change management procedures are adhered to, whilst finding ways to accelerate service delivery to customers. 
• Proactive monitoring of Forces Databases to minimise the risk of system downtime.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. 
• The completion of IT security remediation actions.
• Assisting the Data Services Manager in the identification and documentation of risks and issues. 
• Providing guidance on business continuity arrangements for the Data Services Team.
• Deputising for line manager as necessary. 
• Taking part in the IT On call rota as required. 
• Advocating a can-do culture. 

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent Technical Ability in MS SQL Server.
• Flexible and adaptable to a fast-changing environment.
• Able to remain calm under pressure, consistent in daily tasks and committed to customer service.

Skills and experience as documented in the role profile need to be evidenced in your application to be considered for interview

For more detailed information relating to the role, skills and experience for this role, please refer to the attached role profile.

What we offer:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• A wide range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Flexible working arrangements including flexi-time and hybrid working
• A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust
• Comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
• Employee Assistant Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice
• Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to work scheme
• Committed to embedding sustainability: Force sustainability strategy - SYP (southyorkshire.police.uk)
• Membership to the Sports and Social Club
• Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to striking a proportionate balance between self-expression and the need to maintain role sensitive professional standards in dress and appearance. Officers, staff, and volunteers of South Yorkshire Police are permitted to have tattoos visible whilst on duty provided the tattoo is not considered to be unacceptable or otherwise inappropriate. Tattoos will be reviewed as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Smarter ways of Working:

South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.

There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.

This role has been evaluated as a Hybrid role.

Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a SYP building or from home.

South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:

At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do Fairness, Integrity & Trust, the attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.

Contact details:

For further information about the role, please contact: Stuart Dean on stuart.dean@southyorkshire.police.uk

Closing Date: 22nd May 2024

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made between the Talent Acquisition Manager and the Line Manager for the role.

How to apply:

Please click ‘Apply’

Candidate Information:

Please note that, should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, the relevant pre-employment checks are required. These include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance and sickness absence criteria check.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Expressions of interest are particularly welcome from female and ethnic minority candidates.

It is really important to us that the department represents the community we serve, in order for us to provide the best service, utilising a range of backgrounds, experience and skills. We support and value all officers and staff and the unique experiences they bring to the role. We strongly encourage and welcome expressions of interest from these valuable underrepresented groups.

If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk

In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours.