SYP - Head of Solutions Delivery

Role: Head of Solutions Delivery

Department: Information Services

Location: Nunnery Square, Sheffield / Melton, Hull

Salary: Exec 3 - £59, 301 - £63, 702

Hours: 37 Hours per Week

Contract Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT professional to lead the Solutions Delivery function for the joint IT service between South Yorkshire Police and Humberside Police. As a key member of the IT Management team, you will be responsible not only for the delivery of multiple major software systems including Criminal Justice, Command & Control, ERP and Digital Innovation, but also driving the way forward with data management and BI Reporting.

Both Forces are on an upward trajectory and committed to maximising their investment in technology using use of the data they collect with Artificial Intelligence, Analytics, and Robotics to provide better intelligence and efficiency to front line Policing.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing and managing software systems as well as extensive exposure to Microsoft and Oracle database platforms, ideally having gained work in critical environments. Managing the Digital Development, System Admin, Application Support and Data Services teams, you will be keenly focused on driving forward improvements and developments whilst delivering outstanding customer service and ensuring the availability of critical systems.

If this sounds like a challenge you’d like to accept then please apply with CV and covering letter to Recruiting@southyorks.pnn.police.uk.

Benefits:

We offer generous entitlements and supportive policies to enable a better work-life balance, some of which are listed below:

• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and agile working
• Generous ‘family’ leave
• Access to a range of occupational health facilities
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance service ( accessible 24/7)

Eligibility:

Applicants must meet the minimum requirement checkable history criteria, which must be taken into account for individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. A minimum checkable history of 3 years / 5 years is required for this role and successfully undergoing recruitment vetting procedure is a pre-requisite of employment with South Yorkshire Police.

Appearance & Standards:

All tattoos and piercings must be in line with South Yorkshire Police’s Appearance and Standards policy. Tattoos visible on your face, neck, hands or head are not permitted. Any tattoos which could be deemed inappropriate or cause offence will also not be accepted. If you have tattoos, you will need to make a declaration at the time of application.

Closing Date:

Sunday, 29th December 2019 @ 23:55

Closing dates are not normally extended, other than in exceptional circumstances and agreement is made with the HR Manager, Recruitment and the Line Manager for the role.

Contact point for applicants:

For further information about the role, please contact Nancie Shackleton on 01482 578 226. Please do not contact this number for an application form.

Further Information:

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For further information relating to the role and tasks of this position, please refer to the attached role profile.

Diversity & Inclusion:

South Yorkshire Police welcome applications from under-represented communities. For further information on diversity and inclusion within South Yorkshire Police, please visit the diversity and inclusion page:

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/sign-up/join-team-syp/diversity-in-the-force/