Service Design & Transition Lead (Grade O) Information Services - 1893532, - Ref:1893532
Enhanced Vetting Required
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have a vacancy for an exceptional Service Design and Transition Lead. Reporting to an Assistant Director of IT and Digital, this role will see you lead the provision of the Service Design and Transition function within IT Operations at GMP.
This exciting and varied role will put you at the forefront of delivering innovative service changes introducing new services and lifecycle improvements within Greater Manchester Police, an organisation that is developing its IT capacity and is a dynamic, fun place to work. You will be working for a team lead by an award-winning CIO 100 Director of IT and Digital. This role will also enable you to be at the heart of keeping Greater Manchester safe.
To apply please submit one document (maximum 4 pages) that contains your CV and a covering letter that outlines how your skills meet the essential criteria set out in the job description.
GMP have generous pension scheme with 18% employer contributions and an annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service. This is alongside a range of other benefits including:
Annual pay rise
Maternity/paternity leave
Car Lease Scheme
Cycle Scheme
Blue Light Card
Staff Associations
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to various Wellbeing Support
CopperPot Credit Union
Police Mutual
GMP Sports and Social.
Police pay and benefits - https://www.gmp.police.uk/police-forces/greater-manchester-police/areas/greater-manchester-force-content/careers/careers/police-officers/police-constables/pc-pay-benefits/
The job description for this role is currently under consultation and therefore may be subject to change. Should you be successful in your application you will be informed of any changes.
Further information regarding the role; Debbie Attwood - debbie.attwood@gmp.police.uk
Please note interviews will be taking place on the 20th and 22nd January 2025.
To apply please submit one document (maximum 4 pages) that contains your CV and a covering letter that outlines how your skills meet the essential criteria set out in the job description.
Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.
Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.
Recently awarded the most improved force in the country after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.
This is a Designated Post as defined within the College of Policing Vetting Authorised Professional Practice and attracts a higher level of vetting, at a minimum of Management Vetting (MV) or Non Police Personnel Vetting Level 3.
Due to the Equality Act (2010) the 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.
The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. The Police Service 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.
Should you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the selection process. Please contact GMP Recruitment @ gmprecruitment@gmp.police.uk
Policing values are enshrined in the Ethical Policing Principles (a copy of which is attached).
The portal to upload Tattoos should not be used to upload CVs or Expressions of Interest if you do this your application will not be included in the recruitment process.
To be eligible for appointment as a member of police staff, you must be a British citizen or a citizen of a country that is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland. Commonwealth citizens and foreign nationals are also eligible but only if they are resident in the UK free of restrictions.
Retiring Police Officers should be aware that there may be tax implications if they are returning to work for GMP within 6 months of retiring. (Please see further information sheet attached).
Apprentices; you must be in the last 6 months of your apprenticeship to be eligible to apply for this role.