Vacancy Information

Division / Department - See Advert
Grade - Level 1
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £44,053 - £57,478
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

This is a Fixed Term Position until the end of March 2026.

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
In this role you will be:

Coordinating the activity of key stakeholder across Surrey and Sussex Police in relation to the implementation of the replace system for the Police National Computer - NLEDs National Law Enforcement Data System.

The LEDS Business Change Manager will play a key role in ensuring that the LEDS Programme meets its objectives.

The LEDS Business Change Manager will focus on preparing Business areas for the changes required to implement LEDS. Supporting the Force Silver and Business SMEs to deliver new business processes, systems and technology, the LEDS Business Change Manager will ensure that the changes are effectively integrated into the business, ready for operational use and that the associated behavioural/cultural changes have been made.

Where appropriate take the lead on operational transition management ensuring that “business as usual” is maintained during the transition and that changes are effectively integrated into the forces; or on occasions, support and act as a mentor to those who are leading on transition.

Skills & Experience

To ensure the interests of the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) are met by the Programme and obtain assurance for the SRO that the delivery of new capability is compatible with the realisation of benefits.

To work with the Force Silver and Programme Manager to ensure that the work of the Programme, including the scope of each tranche of activity or plan, covers the necessary aspects required to deliver the LEDS Products that will lead to operational use and benefits.

Take the lead on transition management, working with Business SMEs to ensure that business as usual is maintained during the transition and the changes are integrated into the business.

To work with business SMEs to ensure improvements are identified and made to existing and new business operations as the Programme delivers the LEDS Products into operational use.

Identify and engage stakeholders and maintain positive relationships to ensure Programme deliverables and products put into business operations as well any new ways of working.

Optimise the timing of the release of Programme deliverables and products into business operations by working closely with enabling services to plan and deliver the associated products. E.g. L&PD, DDaT etc.

Produce papers and updates for the Adoption & Delivery Steering Group and LEDS Governance Board as appropriate. Support the Technical Project Manager in producing the Highlight Report.

Support and encourage the use of the LEDS Products and be a leader who can inspire and motivate others to do the same.

Keeping up to date on the status of the LEDS Products and abreast of any issues and risks associated to their development or delivery. Ensuring these updates are recorded and fed back to the Programme and Business subject matter experts.

Capture and track the overarching benefits, liaise with the National Programme to ensure all in-force benefits plans are up to date and metrics captured.

Own the change activity and be accountable to the Force Silver by ensuring all change activities that are contributing to the overall success and delivery of the Programme are documented and shared. E.g. undertake business readiness assessment, updating of guidance documents, updating of business processes and supporting the undertaking of user acceptance testing.

Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser graded post.

Why Work With Us?

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression

• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)

• generous annual leave allowance

• discounts for everyday spend

• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs

• generous and supportive parental leave

• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support

• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police

Further Information

For Further Information on the role, please contact Helen Bayliss at Helen.Bayliss@surrey.police.uk

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.
We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces

• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally

• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.