Role: Drive Fellow
Department: Crime Services
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £44,700- £49,716 pro rata (Band F)
Hours: 18.5 (2.5 days)
Contract Type: Temporary until March 2028
Closing Date: 29th October 2026
The Drive Project works with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic violence and abuse. The intervention incorporates intensive one to-one work and case management delivered by third sector service providers alongside a co-ordinated police-led multi-agency response that disrupts opportunities for abuse to be carried out.
The Drive Fellow will direct the set-up and implement a new local site for the Drive Project in conjunction with Drive Central Team. They will bring their local expertise and knowledge to ensure that Drive Project fits and adapts effectively to the local context and facilitate effective multi agency collaboration, for the purpose of implementing the Drive Project in their local area. In preparation for commencement of service delivery, the Drive Fellow will focus on ensuring that the right multi-agency forums and working practices are developed, and that the Drive Project is given a high level of focus and buy-in from key stakeholders. They will work closely with the Drive Central team in scoping services, building relationships, and advocating for the service.
Key responsibilities:
Ensure sponsorship from senior leaders within the police and local community stakeholders to establish the best governance fit for the Drive Project within existing local governance structures.
Establish and chair a regular task & finish group for the multi-agency implementation of the Drive Project Site preparation.
Work with PCC to identify the best way to procure contract service provider; potentially through an existing contract, establishing mechanisms to manage the contract, including performance management responsibilities, and assisting with the procurement process.
Ongoing commitment to the delivery of the programme after the set-up period, allowing for continuity in direction and ensuring that any potential problems which may occur in delivery are addressed by those who lead the implementation.
Duties during programme delivery may include chairing the working groups overseeing the operations of the Drive Project, facilitating multi agency working.
Act as the main point of contact for the police engagement in the Drive Project, ensuring effective partnership working in relation to police disrupt actions, ensuring timely and effective information sharing processes.
Produce handover documentation to review the implementation process and keep stakeholders informed of progress of the project, providing monthly updates and performance reviewing sessions.
Skills and experience:
- Previous policing managerial experience.
- A good understanding of the local domestic abuse landscape, governance, and structures
- A good understanding of relevant DA/CJS legislation/outcomes to ensure maximum impact of disrupt options to hold the Drive cohort accountable for their actions.
- Strong links with external agencies such as third sector organisations and local service providers
- Evidence of strong interpersonal and networking skills and reputation outside of their immediate department
- Must be able to drive.
For more detailed information relating to the role and the skills and experience required, please click here to view the role profile. If you are having trouble with the hyperlink, please right click, copy, and paste in a separate window.
You should evidence how your skills and experience align with the requirements of the role profile, using explicit examples where possible, in order to be shortlisted for interview. You may wish to use the STAR method to structure your examples.
What We Offer:
A highly competitive salary and access to a generous pension scheme
Generous annual leave allowance
A wide range of family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Flexible working arrangements including flexitime and hybrid working for some roles.
Job sharing/part-time working for some roles.
A transparent and collaborative team culture underpinned by our core values of Fairness, Integrity & Trust (FIT)
A comprehensive range of development and leadership courses to develop your career with South Yorkshire Police
Employee Assistance Programme (accessible 24/7) offering confidential support and advice.
Flexible lifestyle benefits such as: Blue Light Card, Company Shop, Cycle to Work scheme.
A commitment to embracing the principles of sustainability, including reducing our negative environmental impacts, and enhancing our positive social contribution.
Membership of the Sports and Social Club
Access to a wide range of staff support groups and networks
We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
South Yorkshire Police’s Key Values:
At South Yorkshire Police we have 3 key values which run through everything we do: Fairness, Integrity & Trust (FIT). The attached document details the key behaviours we expect all employees to adhere to.
Smarter Ways of Working:
South Yorkshire Police is committed to developing working practices which assist staff to balance their personal and professional lives, whilst meeting the needs of the organisation. This in turn enables South Yorkshire Police to provide an outstanding service to the community.
There are 3 different categories as part of this which are: Fixed, Field and Hybrid.
This role has been categorised as a Hybrid role.
Hybrid: Applicable when the work can be undertaken at any location, whether that be a South Yorkshire Police building or from home. Working patterns will be agreed with your line manager, taking into account business need.
Candidates are permitted to have tattoos visible on the hands, neck, forearms, or face whilst on duty provided these are not considered discriminatory, offensive, or inappropriate. Any tattoos will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Residency and Nationality Requirements:
Applicants must meet the minimum checkable history criteria. This is a vetting requirement and applies to individuals applying to work with South Yorkshire Police in any capacity. You must have resided in the UK for 5 continuous years immediately prior to application. If you have been abroad during the last 5 years while serving in the UK Armed Forces or working for the UK Government, your application will still be considered.
Please note that South Yorkshire Police is unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Vetting:
The vetting level for this role is MV.
Internal staff - If successful your vetting will be reviewed and uplifted. For further information please contact the Vetting Unit on Force_Vetting_Unit@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Contact Details:
For further information about the role, please contact: Samuel Blakemore on 07789944566.
For queries about the application process, please contact recruiting@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Pre-employment Checks:
Should you be successful at the interview stage and before appointment, a number of pre-employment checks are required. Depending on the role, these may include references, medical clearance, vetting clearance, and attendance check.
South Yorkshire Police sets absence criteria of no more than 33 days and / or 5 separate occurrences over the last 3 years. However, this will not be considered until pre-employment check stage. Any period of sickness absence which is as a direct result of a pregnancy will be discounted. Consideration will be given to discounting periods of sickness absence which are disability related.
Diversity & Inclusion:
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation which provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions, or beliefs and of neurodivergence.
We’re proud to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. Different backgrounds and experiences make us stronger.
If you are from an underrepresented group and want to find out more about the support we can offer, please contact our dedicated team on positiveaction@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Internal Candidates:
You must ensure that you apply through the internal jobs board (Opportunity Marketplace via Oracle).
As this is a fixed-term vacancy, you must have the support of your current line manager to apply. If you are a permanent member of staff, this would be classed as a secondment opportunity. If you are currently employed on a fixed-term contract, you must contact the Recruitment Team before applying.
Please ensure that you and your current line manager complete the attached consent form. Please email the completed form to the hiring line manager, with the role title and the closing date stated in the subject of your email.
Without support, your application will not be considered any further.
Further Information for Fixed-Term Roles:
This role is offered on a fixed-term basis in accordance with applicable employment legislation and South Yorkshire Police policy.
Fixed-term contracts are used where there is a genuine business need, such as project-based work, temporary cover, or time-limited funding. The fixed-term period is subject to change, linked to the posts requirements and may be subject to extension or early termination in line with appropriate notice period.
All fixed-term employees will receive equal treatment and access to opportunities in line with our commitment to fair and inclusive employment practices.
Where appropriate, fixed-term roles may be made permanent without the need for a further recruitment process.
Documents to Review:
Police Staff Recruitment Vetting Handbook - Please Click here
Application Guidance and Tips - Please Click Here
South Yorkshire Police FIT Values - Please Click Here
Secondment Approval (for internal candidates) - Please Click Here
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