CTPNW - Quality Manager - Grade I - Digital Investigations Unit - 1893440, - Ref:1893440
Enhanced Vetting Required
Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) is a five-force collaboration delivering Counter Terrorism (CT) services to our regional forces as well as forming part of the national CT Network. CTPNWs mission is to work together to keep people safe from terrorism.
We are looking for a committed and outstanding individual who can support CTPNW in achieving its mission.
Counter Terrorism Policing North West are looking to recruit a Quality manager into the digital investigations and forensic management team. This is a crucial role which will be CTPNW Network lead and inform the Senior Leadership Teams decision making in respect of all quality related issues, planning and prioritising areas for quality improvement in the light of strategic business objectives.
You will be responsible for implementing, maintaining and improving a Quality Management System within CTPNW Digital Investigations and Forensic Management Team.
The Quality Manager promotes good practice and raises awareness of quality throughout the CTPNW and wider Counter Terrorism Network, working closely with other quality representatives within CTPNW and wider CT Network.
You must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels.
Please note, the Job Description for this role is currently being updated to reflect the increased responsibilities. All applicants will be kept fully updated on the progress of this.
If you are interested in this role and would like further information, please contact CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk
- UK Nationality
You must be a UK National to work for CTPNW. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be considered. For the purposes of safeguarding national security, applicants will be required to hold or acquire the appropriate national security vetting clearance. 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 therefore will not be able to perform their duties.
Please ensure that your application follows the above guidance. If you need further advice, please contact CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk.
Please note, the majority of the communication will be sent the e-mail address you provide on your application form. Please ensure to regularly monitor your inbox and your junk mail folder.
- Vetting Requirements
This is a designated post under the Force Vetting Strategy and the post will therefore applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) level before taking up the post.
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.
For further information regarding the National Security Vetting process, please click the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance
Please note for applications which carry enhanced vetting you should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.
- Application Form
Please see attached Job Description for further duties and responsibilities of this post. Please note when completing your application:
You only NEED to evidence essential criteria marked (AF) during the application stage. If you do not evidence the essential criteria, you will not be shortlisted for the role.
If you possess a desirable criteria marked (AF) please do evidence this
You will have a maximum of 150 words PER essential/desirable criteria listed beneath Qualifications, skills, knowledge, experience and other.
Successful applicants will be invited in for an assessment and/or competency-based interview and you will have to pass a medical, background checks.
If you are successful in applying for this post and are a member of police staff at a police force currently that is different to Greater Manchester Police, you will be required to resign from your current force and take up a contract of employment with Greater Manchester Police. Please note, your service will transfer over to your new force with you. If you have any queries around this process, please email CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk
- Inclusion, Diversity & Equality
CTPNW is committed to achieving an inclusive and diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve and would welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. At the heart of CTPNW is our people, we are committed to continuing to make the CTPNW a great place to work.
The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. CTPNW welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/ or the working environment providing it is possible to do so.
Sickness will not be checked until the conditional offer stage of the recruitment process and therefore candidates need to ensure that they have a good attendance record for the last 2 years for Staff and officers and for 12 months for apprentices.
If you have a disability and you require support with your application or any part of the selection process, please let us know so we can support you with any reasonable adjustments you may require. If you need any support please contact CTPNWRecruitment@gmp.police.uk and the CTPNW Recruitment team will be happy to assist.
You will find attached the Ethical Policing Principals, Valuing Difference and Leadership Expectations for policing, these nationally recognised behaviours and values set out the guidance that you will be tested against within any specialist recruitment process. This will provide a consistent foundation for a range of local and national processes to be evidenced and which CTPNW adhere to.