This is an 18-month contract (subject to change and/or extension) with the start date to be confirmed but expected to be early 2027.
Applications from internal candidates will be managed as fixed term secondments
We provide technologies and IT services that directly impact operational policing.
From the equipment that frontline officers need to be able to make decisions on the street, 999/101 Control Room services, technologies that support digital investigations and everything in between! Information Services is at the heart of it all!
We use technology to support and improve policing services for the communities of Nottinghamshire. As part of the Information Services team, you will work with skilled and supportive colleagues. We are also committed to investing in professional development, training and accreditation.
Main Purpose of the role
As a Test Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and executing test strategies, standards and methods to meet organisational objectives across multiple technologies for business process and technology acceptance testing.
You will lead the design and execution of tests, usability evaluations, business trials, confidence tests for all new and changed services, hardware and/or software using in house developed expertise, supplied test procedures and diagnostic tools.
Key Skills & Experience Required
Knowledge & Experience
- Must have experience in developing, managing and administering test and validation procedures within multiple technology disciplines.
- Previous experience of designing and executing test cases using standard testing techniques. Able to come up with different business scenarios for a feature, working with others in the team.
- Previous experience of a range of technologies used for testing. Able to write test scripts. Be knowledgeable and have an understanding of applicable IT system design, of software and hardware.
- Demonstrate experience of a structured approach to carrying out investigations, problem analysis and in producing reports including recommendations.
- Must have experiennce of open system multi-tiered environments.
- Demonstrate experience of researching and implementing IT solutions.
- Deomnstrate the ability to keep up to date with advancement in information technology to contribute to the development of departmental procedures, the adoption of best affordable practice and provide accurate up to date technical advice to managers, users and suppliers.
- Experience of working within an ITIL based organisation.
Skills & Abilities
- Be able to retain objectivity and maintain a strategic approach to a problem or situation when placed under conditions of stress.
- Must be able to analyse requirements, identify simple patterns and trends.
- Must be able to take into account new information or changed circumstances and modify understanding of a pproblem or situation accordingly.
- Be able to communicate both verbally and in writing clearly, concisely and courteously to users, suppliers and colleagues of all levels.
- Be self-motivated, slef-confident, enthusiastic and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Be pro-active, flexible, open minded and innovative in style; willing to experiment with new ideas and implement change.
- Be able to analyse a problem or situation, break it down systematically into its component parts and identify the relationships between these parts, selecting the appropriate method/tool to resolve the problem and reflect on the result, so that learning is identified and absorbed.
For further information about the role please contact: Mikkie Dowland – Digital Business Architect on mikkie.dowland@notts.police.uk.
Benefits:
Some benefits of working for Nottinghamshire Police include but are not limited to:
Pension scheme – We pay around double the member contribution
Support networks and wellbeing
Annual leave entitlement – Starting at 24 days and increasing with length of service
Blue Light Card discounts
Flexible and agile working where suitable
Please see attached document titled ‘Police Staff Benefits’ for further benefits and information.
To Apply:
When applying, please complete the information on the next few screens.
The attached Job Description provides further details about the role.
When applying, refer to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, ensuring the four areas have been considered.
You can also attach a supporting statement of no more than 2000 words referring to the person specification to evidence how you demonstrate your suitability for the role, along with your CV.
Please ensure any documents you attach during your application do not have your name or any identifiable personal details included within the text or the document name (including any images), so that your application can remain anonymous.
For current Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner staff applicants, please note that Nottinghamshire Police would be a new employer. However, an agreement has been made whereby all tenure and length of service will be honoured.
Vetting Level – Management – you must have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years, with less than 12 months spent abroad (some exceptions for those living on a UK military base).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will be subject to the Nottinghamshire Police Vetting Policy.
Nottinghamshire Police is committed to the principles of Equality, Fairness and Diversity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community in our efforts to recruit a diverse and flexible workforce that reflects the people we serve.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered at a later stage for candidates successfully shortlisted. Please be aware, this will not cause any detriment or impact to your application, our aim is to support you throughout the process.
Current Nottinghamshire Police staff only: Candidates currently at risk will be required to complete and attach the at-risk pro-forma document.
