Ansök senast: 2024-11-11

Senior Operational Researcher

Publicerad 2024-09-12

Job summary

This post is open to applicants who can meet the College�s nationality, UK residency and vetting requirements.

About us:

We�re the professional body for the police service in England and Wales. We work with everyone in policing to set standards, to share knowledge and good practice and to support the development of police officers and staff. Our mission is to drive a consistent approach across policing where the public and the service expect it, to boost professionalism and to improve leadership at every level.

Although we're a small organisation, our work has a big reach. We are uniquely placed to work both with national policing organisations and local forces to support frontline officers, staff and volunteers in their day-to-day roles.

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for people to thrive. Our extensive flexible-working policy, employee wellbeing support, family friendly policies, employers� network for equality and inclusion membership (ENEI silver award winners), and status as a disability confident leader means everyone can bring their whole self to work.

Job description

We look forward to reading your application for the role of Senior Operational Researcher.
This is a unique chance to work with the Director of CPP to design and establish the centre from the ground up. You'll lead a talented team in delivering innovative data management, analytics capabilities including a Policing Data Hub, and hands-on support for forces to improve practices and performance. You�ll be managing substantial resources to achieve rapid, demonstrable results.

As a senior leader within the College, you�ll support the Executive Team to set a clear strategic vision and plan for the organisation, translating priorities into impactful programmes. Building strong stakeholder relationships internally and across the policing landscape will be crucial for tackling systemic issues and ensuring the College's role is well-recognised.

You�ll lead by example, championing ethics, integrity, and diversity in the workplace and across the police service. Building and leading a dedicated team will be crucial to delivering strategic objectives, as well as fostering a culture of continuous improvement and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across all activities. Excellent communication and people skills are a must.�

Person specification

The successful candidate will have a Level 6 qualification or significant equivalent experience in a relevant field and be proficient in the Government Operational Research Technical Framework Grade 6 and 7 level.

Join us in making a tangible difference to policing productivity and effectiveness. If you�re ready to take on a senior leadership role in transformative change and have the skills and experience we're looking for, we want to hear from you.

Please note that this role requires NPPV2/CTC vetting, arranged through the College, and regular travel.

Please see the attached job description which contains full details of the role.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �44,277, College of Policing contributes �12,827 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

The College is a great place to work. We're passionate about our people and offer a wide range of benefits, including (but not limited to):

  • Defined benefit with an average employer contribution of 27%
  • Up to days holiday (this is in addition to 8 public holidays and 1 privilege day)
  • Continued professional development and structured career paths
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Flexi-time (for certain grades)
  • Benenden Healthcare
  • National Dental Plan
  • Discounts for on-line shopping
  • Free employee support line
  • Interest free season ticket loans
  • Rewards and recognition scheme
  • Learning and development tailored to your role.
  • An environment with flexible working options.
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
  • We also have a number of thriving staff networks that provide the opportunity for advice, support and to drive change. A place to get your voice heard, share experiences and challenge our working practices to ensure equality of opportunity for all.

    For more information about our benefits and staff networks, visit

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