Policing Strategy Manager
This is a newly created role in which you will lead the development of policy and practice in Operational Policing in order to deliver the legislative obligations and strategic aims of Thames Valley Police. You will oversee the day to day tasking and development of staff and process within the Policing Strategy unit to ensure the most efficient and effective delivery of the function.
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or with equivalent specialist/practical experience and evidence of continuous professional development. A track record of effective decision making at senior management level is essential including the assessment and management of risk. You will have experience of managing and developing diverse teams covering different strands of work at varying degrees of sensitivity and complexity with the ability to plan and prioritise work appropriately including areas of high risk and sensitivity to task and direct a team accordingly. Experience of change/project management is required including planning and prioritisation and of leading implementation teams with a track record of effective delivery. You will have experience of working with partner organisations and high level negotiation and influencing skills at all levels of the organisation. It is essential that you have the ability to analyse information from a range of sources in order to identify evidence based solutions together with having a strategic awareness with the ability to think strategically and work across professional boundaries in a multi-disciplined and complex environment.
If you have any queries please contact People Services Recruitment Department on 0845 2 66 66 77 (internal 301 6500) quoting reference 12926.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Monday 30th January 2017.
Thames Valley Police serves diverse communities. To enable us to truly reflect the communities we serve, we are keen to recruit people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds. You will need a wide range of skills and experiences which will enhance the services we deliver to the public including an understanding of cultural issues. If this is you, we want you to apply to join us.
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 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.
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.