Vacancy Information
This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.
Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.
Division / Department - Specialist Crime
Grade - Surrey Police Grade H / Sussex Police Grade 11
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - See Advert
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Haywards Heath
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
In this role you will be responsible for the day to day running and supervision of the Mobile Phone Team based at Haywards Heath.
To succeed in this role, you will be someone who thrives on a challenge, can work independently and has a personal style which builds effective working relationships within teams, with managers and also with customers.
You will be required to contribute to the development of quality standards within the Digital Forensics team focusing on achieving accreditation to ISO 17025.
You will need a detailed knowledge of the digital forensics business including the complexities associated with the forensic examination of mobile devices, kiosks, computers and other media devices.
A robust decision-making ability is key, which takes into consideration, threat, harm and risk. You should be able to demonstrate a problem-solving approach to technical aspects of digital forensics delivery.
The successful candidate will be a positive role model and enabler, who can improve team culture and demonstrate an ability to react and innovate change.
Skills & Experience
Good standard of education with proven numeracy and literacy skills at a higher education level (Degree level or equivalent) or equivalent by experience in a Digital Forensics environment.
Evidence of a good level of technical knowledge and experience, with the ability to successfully oversee the introduction of technical processes.
Experience and Evidence of your leadership qualities and behaviours, focusing on where you have taken the lead.
Excellent verbal and written negotiation and communication skills.
The ability to problem solve in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to effectively engage with colleagues and stakeholders.
The ability to build and maintain strong relationships within the team, with customers and with internal and external stakeholders.
Why Work With Us?
There will be a requirement to participate in a shift rota covering the hours of 0800-1800, weekends and public holidays as notified.
Unsocial hours allowance is paid for shift/weekend working:
To apply, please submit an application consisting of no more than 500 words demonstrating your skills, knowledge and experience.
Further Information
For further information about this vacancy please contact
Ellie Hovey - Digital Forensics Professional Lead
Elinor.Hovey@sussex.police.uk
The interview is split into two sections.
- 10 minute presentation
- Oral competency based interview
Further information will be shared within the interview invitation.
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Additional Information
Surrey Police & Sussex Police only accept applications online via our own careers site 'Police Jobs Surrey & Sussex'. Genuine job advertisements published on other websites will always redirect you to complete your application on our official careers site, if you are not redirected to our careers site, please do not submit your application.
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@policejobssurreyandsussex.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
- vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
- vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
- if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.