Detective Chief Inspector (OPAL)
Detective Chief Inspector – Head of Operations (Opal)
Please note that this role is home-based with nationwide travel and some international travel.
Full Time
This is a 2 year secondment opportunity, with the possibility of further extension
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be Head of operations at Opal – the serious, organised acquisitive crime (SOAC) National Intelligence team. We are looking for a dynamic, driven and experienced Detective Chief Inspector (or Detective Inspector on temporary promotion) to join our team. This is an incredibly exciting time to join us as we expand our capabilities and capacity.
Working alongside the Head of Unit and Head of Intelligence, you will be responsible for ensuring that we deliver on the SOAC strategy, building on existing relationships and creating new ones with partners both inside and outside of law enforcement including the NCA, Europol, ROCUs, the Home Office and other interested parties. We work extensively with partners from agriculture to business crime in order to make the UK a hostile environment for would-be offenders and prevent crime from occurring.
Experience of the world of intelligence or investigations is essential. Your ability to manage stakeholders is of crucial importance, as well as being an exceptional leader who can create enthusiasm, drive and influence a young, diligent team of analysts, researchers and officers to create the very best intelligence products for policing. Having experience of working with Chief Officers and other senior staff would be advantageous as well of experience of influencing these senior individuals.
The role is home-based but with extensive UK-wide travel with some overseas travel possible. The secondment is initially for 2 years but will the possibility of an extension thereafter.
Please view the role profile attached for the knowledge, experience and key skills of the role.
For further information or an informal discussion regarding the post please contact: Head of Unit Jim Taylor: jim.taylor1@opal.police.uk
Please seek prior approval from line managers and LPA Chief Officer Team or equivalent before applying. Applications will not be considered without the attached approval.
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Closing Date: 21/11/24 at 12:00pm