- S25-189 Development Analyst / Programmer (LC7-9)

Applications are invited for the post of Development Analyst/Programmer within ICT Information & Communications Technology Division based at Hutton Headquarters.

Join our team to analyse, develop, test, and implement software and systems for Police ICT applications. You'll ensure our Constabulary meets organisational and operational requirements cost-effectively.

The purpose of this role to support the design and development of software products for the Constabulary, ensuring business requirements and objectives are met.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical advice and consultancy to customers, stakeholders, and ICT staff.

Maximise system performance and facilitate the implementation of changes and new applications.

Enhance our capability to develop and implement current and future systems by staying updated with technology trends, legislation, and environmental changes.

Meet targets for incident response and resolution of IT issues.

Skills and Experience:

Experience of Software development discipline

Experience of communicating effectively across a wide spectrum of people, both individually and in groups

Experience of producing and implementing technical procedures and associated supporting documentation

Ability to work individually or in a team on multiple simultaneous tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Vetting and Medical:

Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.

Benefits:

25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
Sick pay provisions
Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Option to become a member of the onsite unions
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
Cycle to work scheme
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)

Candidates applying for Lancashire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity. Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.

Closing date: Monday 14th July 2025 at 10am.