Vacancy Information
Division / Department - Corporate Development
Grade - Grade F
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £28,062 - £32,227
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance -
Politically Restricted - No
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.
The Role
This role is due to begin on 1st April 2023 - December 2023.
Secondments will be considered for this role.
This role forms part of a wider team focusing on all areas of Information Management across Surrey Police. The role assists in analysing how information and knowledge is generated and used within the Force, there is not one area of policing that information does not feature and the role is critical in supporting how we best use information, corporately, operationally and working closely with Data Protection and IT Colleagues.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for identifying, developing and recommending processes for all areas of personal data, ensuring standardisation of processes and that these are in line with current and future business objectives. You will work closely with colleagues, external agencies and members of the public maintaining responsible information sharing and good information management practises.
You will work closely with IT in developing an appropriate information architecture whilst maintaining compliance with Data Protection legislation.
You will work both independently and as part of a team who work closely with counterparts in Sussex Police to develop and deliver guidance, advice and briefings throughout all levels of Surrey Police and Sussex Police.
Skills & Experience
• A degree or qualification in Information Handling or Criminal Justice or demonstrable experience.
• Have proven and well evidenced negotiating and influencing skills.
• Have proven and well evidenced experience of developing good relationships internally and externally to identify best practice and support the organisation to work collaboratively.
• Have good knowledge of technologies including Microsoft SharePoint.
• Excellent planning and organising skills and a proven ability to work under pressure, dealing with conflicting demands in order to meet agreed deadlines.
• Experience in dealing with situations and deviations from normal office routine and the ability to problem solve and provide suggested resolutions quickly and effectively in order to mitigate risks or maximise opportunities.
• Possess the ability to deliver presentations and briefings that both inform and influence the audience and have well developed interpersonal skills in relation to Information Management best practice and storage on the Force EDRMS.
• Have a good understanding of the principles of information and knowledge management, and of document and records management.
• Demonstrate an appreciation of end-user awareness with respect to developing systems and processes.
• Demonstrate the importance of delivering excellent ‘customer service’ and be a confident communicator.
• Possess well developed written skills, demonstrating the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate documentation.
Further Information
For further information about the role, please contact Harjit Benipal or harjit.benipal@surrey.pnn.police.uk.
We recognise that our people are balancing demanding careers with commitments and interests outside of work. We welcome applications and discussion with candidates who want to work full-time or part-time/flexible hours.
Additional Information
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@surreysussexpolice.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 success 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.
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's really 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 skills that diversity brings; all of which help us 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 the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index and Disability Confident, a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
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 beliefs, we would love to hear from you.