As part of Major Crime, Specialist Crime Division, you will form part of the Major Incident Support and Co-ordination Unit (MISCU). In this newly created role you will draw on your experience and expertise gained as a HOLMES Office Manager to oversee, support and govern HOLMES national processes, procedures, technical solutions and performance.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the HOLMES System functionality within Police Scotland, ensuring capacity, capability and preparedness in response to HOLMES deployments, liaising with Senior Management and supporting HOLMES Office Managers and the wider HOLMES community. Supporting the Training Coordinator, you will also ensure delivery of all HOLMES training and facilitate course design and quality assurance.
You will participate and represent Police Scotland nationally at UK HOLMES meetings, oversight of HOLMES ancillary functions including Casualty Bureau, other associated system meetings and workshops. You will be a stakeholder within the MISCU and in addition to HOLMES, you may be required to assist in the coordination and deployment of specialist Casualty Bureau, FLO, Disaster Victim Identification and Child Rescue Alert resources in addition to duties within the Major Crime business area as/when required.
Key Responsibilities –
- Manage HOLMES functionality and guide Police Scotland national HOLMES capacity and capability to ensure all Major Investigations are effectively and efficiently resourced and supported in accordance with Force Policy and national guidelines, to ensure legality and standardisation of processes.
- Ensure all aspects of HOLMES governance, training, course design and development are delivered.
- Represent Police Scotland within the UK HOLMES network to facilitate understanding of wider procedures, protocols and developing technology and ensure all relevant information and guidance is relayed to all HOLMES colleagues.
- Provide essential support to the MISCU DCI with regards to the NPCC HOLMES portfolio ensuring assistance and guidance with all HOLMES related matters, operational or otherwise.
- Undertake any such duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibility and grade of the post and wider Major Crime business area.
A driving licence is essential for this role
Why join us?
- Competitive salary with annual increments
- Full-time or part-time shift patterns
- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays (increases with service)
- Local government pension scheme for long-term security
- Ongoing training to develop your skills
- Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
- Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network
Every role in Police Scotland plays a part in Keeping People Safe.
This is an opportunity to join a national organisation serving communities across Scotland, where integrity, fairness and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
Police Scotland serves over 5 million people across Scotland’s cities, towns, rural and island communities.
Our 2030 vision is for safer communities, less crime, supported victims and a thriving workforce.
We are committed to equality, human rights and building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.
Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.
