Thames Valley Police
As the Director of Digital Transformation you will provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of a comprehensive digital strategy across both Forces, acting as the principal digital lead and ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and national policing direction. It requires representing the Forces at local, regional, and national levels within a complex multi‑agency environment, ensuring the digital agenda is effectively championed and embedded within all strategic decision‑making. The post‑holder is responsible for overseeing the implementation and long‑term adoption of digital capabilities, planning and coordinating delivery across a five‑year horizon, and managing a substantial programme budget of approximately £42m. The role demands an innovative and adaptive approach to ensure the strategy reflects emerging technologies, evolving ethical considerations—such as those relating to artificial intelligence—and the changing operational needs of both Forces. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, external partners, and national policing bodies, the post‑holder ensures that digital transformation is coherently shaped, well‑governed, and effectively embedded across the organisation.
You will be able to demonstrate:
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 23232. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 22 February 2026.
Please also upload a copy of your CV outlining your skills and experience in line with the requirements for the role.
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At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
