ICT Business Partner Lead

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Kidlington, Southampton
TVP ICT 5W
Band 5W, circa £67,968 - £73,084 per annum dependent on skills, knowledge and experience plus benefits.
Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated
Permanent

Exciting challenges lie ahead – new digital technologies and alternative ways of working are transforming the way we protect our communities and bring people to justice. TVP as an employer contribute 13.5% of pensionable pay into a member’s pension pot. 

As the ICT Business Partner Lead, you will lead the Business Partner team to transform the relationship and working practises between ICT and key Force senior stakeholders, developing the Business Partner role from a reactive service provision into a truly proactive and trusted advisor to the Business. You will be working in true partnership with the Business to proactively identify and exploit opportunities through the co-creation of technology and ICT service solutions, ensuring that Business investment decisions are aligned to both the ICT strategic technology plans and  both Forces business plans & objectives. We recognise that professional progress is important and in this role, you will have the opportunity for continuous development. 

You will be able to demonstrate your experience as an enterprise level ICT Client Manager having delivered ICT service in a similarly complex commercial environment using an industry recognised approach such as ITIL and have the following range of knowledge and skills: 

  • Familiar with IT Environment - The IT environment relating to own sphere of work (own organisation and/or closely associated organisations, such as customers, suppliers, partners), in particular own organisation’s technical platforms and those which interface to them through the specialism, including those in closely-related organisations. 
  • Proficient in Customer Value Chain Concepts - The complete sequence of activities within a process, from receipt of an order or request to delivery of a product or service. 
  • Proficient in Business Improvement Techniques - Techniques for streamlining business processes which have been modelled and understood. For example error-proofing, value added assessment, process cycle time reduction, future-proofing, resilience, reliability, cost effectiveness. 
  • Expert in Business Proposals - Methods and techniques for preparing and presenting business cases, invitations to tender and statements of requirements both orally and in writing. 
  • Expert in Service Delivery Economics - The economics of service delivery such as the cost of hardware, software, and manpower used to deliver the service.

 

If you have not held residency in the UK for a combined period of at least 12 months within the last 3 years, we will not be able to process an application from you. 

If you have any questions about the job please email Tracy Ryder on Tracy.Ryder@thamesvalley.police.uk

To apply please send your CV outlining your skills and experience in line with the job requirements to RecruitmentStaffICT@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 17636. Information received in the body of the email will not be submitted for review. 

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at  Recruitmentstaffict@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the job reference number.  

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 22nd August 2021. We may not always wait until the job advert closes to review and progress applications so we suggest that you submit your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Previous applicants who applied within the last six months need not apply as your application would have already been considered.

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 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 YouWe 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. 

Valuing Difference.  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.  Learn more about how we are Valuing Difference.    

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.