ANPR Technical Supervisor

Job Title: ANPR Technical Supervisor

Salary: The starting salary is £51,196, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.

The salary is broken down as £48,355 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,730. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Lambeth

We’re becoming data driven. Are you?

The Met Intelligence command (MO2) sits within Met Operations, seeking to support and inform Frontline Policing and Specialist Operations.

MO2 consists of multiple units employing c.1500 police staff and officers. Intelligence holds the key to preventing and solving crimes, disrupting offenders and criminal networks, and keeping communities safe from harm. By joining MO2 you will be strengthening the ability of the Metropolitan Police to meet these objectives and to improve the lives of those who live and work in this amazing city.

The Met Intelligence department has a range of skills covering the vast area of support this department provides to the Met. As an ANPR Technical Supervisor, you will supervise an engineering team to manage the design, build, deployment, and maintenance of ANPR systems and assets, to meet specific business requirements.

ANPR – Automatic Number Plate Recognition technology – is one of many advanced systems that are helping the Met fight crime. To ensure it’s always in good working order, we rely on our technicians. We now need a supervisor to lead our experts and keep ANPR systems working as they should. Join a respected team and help protect millions of people in a vast and vibrant city.

Job Role

As Supervisor, you’ll have a central role in the ANPR Technical Services Team. You’ll organise our Deployment Engineers to resolve system issues and solve technical challenges. You’ll be thinking innovatively to get problems fixed and working with new technologies, all while managing team operations and liaising with key contacts. With an opportunity to deputise for the ANPR Manager, you’ll hone your leadership skills within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

With an HND, HNC or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, you’ll understand the theory and practical application of ANPR technology. If you haven’t used it before, we’ll give you training. But you must bring knowledge of operating platforms including Windows and Linux, as well as IP-based systems and networking technologies such as firewalls, routers, and switches. Beyond this, you’ll need experience in a supervisory role – it’s important you support teams and strive to meet new challenges. Please note that you’ll be part of an operational team, so you may be required to work outside normal office hours. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Working hours: Core hours Monday to Friday, between 0900-1700hrs. Flexible working and some occasional overtime.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and support technical engineering team.
Effective management of MPS assets and records.
Attend operational tasking meetings.
Engage and work with Operational teams to achieve best outcomes through use of technology.
Ensure compliance with electrical regulations and NICEIC accreditation.
Effective communication and management of key stakeholders.
Provide written and verbal technical reports to line manager and senior staff members.
Ensure daily tasks are completely efficiently and to specification.
Ensure highest standards are maintained across all activities.
Engage and communicate effectively with multiple technology vendors.
Management implementation of Health and Safety Standards.
Travel across the UK to support engineering team.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels coupled with excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure to achieve objectives and deadlines.
Proven experience/ability to fault find and interpret technical log files/data.
Excellent leadership and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage and prioritise tasks and activities to achieve best outcomes.
Ability to work to stringent deadlines.
Ability to think laterally and identify solutions to problems/issues.
Ability to work with multiple technology vendors and effectively achieve Met objectives.
Excellent negotiating skills and able to work on own initiative and be part of a team.
Excellent interpersonal skills to promote a positive and professional image of the Met when engaging with external partners and stakeholders.

Knowledge

Understanding of relevant legislation governing Health and Safety, electrical and electronic principles.
Understanding of the Camera Surveillance Commissioners code of practise.
Knowledge of Electrical and Electronic Principles.
Knowledge of effective leadership and supervisory roles.

Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.

Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.

MO2 Employee Commitments

MO2 Met Intelligence aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all staff. A working environment where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported, and valued to fully participate and contribute to the Metropolitan Police mission of “More trust, less crime, higher standards”.

Inclusion, diversity, and equality is central to our approach in making Met Intelligence more representative of the communities we serve. We view all forms of diversity as fundamental to our success. Effective local policing relies upon strong intelligence support from our public and across all our communities, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged.

MO2 Met Intelligence ANPR Unit is committed to creating an inclusive working environment, we believe everyone should be able to bring their true self to work, so we are working to enhance a culture where there is a strong sense of belonging. A supportive environment where everyone experiences respect, encouragement, and appreciation to reach their full potential.

MO2 Met intelligence is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with neurodiversity or long-term health conditions have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. Although this is mainly an office-based role, we are able to accommodate flexible and agile working in line with core resilience needs. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated. If you require any adjustments to be made to support, you with any stage of the recruitment process please discuss these with the vacancy holder so that relevant support can be arranged.

We want to give a really strong message to colleagues that part-time working is not a barrier. If you have any questions about job share opportunities, please speak to the vacancy holder.

How to apply

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on the 24th of November 2024.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 25th of November.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 16th of December.

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