Job Description

Job Title: - ACRO Information Manager - HC613968

Location: Near Fareham

Salary: PO2, \xc2\xa340,950 - \xc2\xa344,394 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday with flexible office hours)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Monday 15th January 2024 at 23.59 hours

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as an Information Manager, within a national policing unit working to ensure safer communities in the UK and around the world.

About the role

Working to the Head of Information Management and alongside the Data Protection Officer the successful candidate will manage the Public Access, Information Governance and Audit teams. They will be responsible for ensuring that policies and procedures are in place to ensure that ACRO is compliant with legislation and national standards for information management.

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About Us

ACRO Criminal Records Office supports UK and international law enforcement by processing criminal records for the purposes of public protection, safeguarding and worldwide community safety.

We are growing, now employing more than 300 people to support the fight against crime as a global leader in our field.

All ACRO staff are employees of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, and are provided with the same benefits of working within the public sector as other members of police staff.

Our culture and work environment aim to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. We invest in our people so that they can thrive, realise their potential and enjoy coming into work.

We are located in a business park close to the M27 near Fareham, with parking available.

Please visit our for the full range of products and services we provide to UK police forces and international agencies.

What\xe2\x80\x99s on offer?

As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package, including but not limited to:

• A hybrid working environment with flexible working hours
• Competitive pay with the ability to progress through the salary range
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 31 after five years\xe2\x80\x99 service.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Opportunity to join the Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club and obtain a Blue Light Card, which both offer a range of shopping, holiday and leisure discounts and other benefits
• Employee wellbeing support, including onsite wellbeing rooms
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service and recognition awards
• Eye test vouchers
• Staff representation groups and networks

Application and interview

If you\xe2\x80\x99ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.

Please note you do not need to add a CV or covering letter, and these documents will not be reviewed when considering your application.

We would encourage you to visit our page, where you can find more information on the development and progression available, and view our candidate guidance.

Essential Qualifications

Educated to OR relevant professional work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a comparable level.

Essential Experience

• Professional knowledge of the Data Protection Act and GDPR 2018, Human Rights Acts 1998, and privacy legislation.
• Possess highly effective interpersonal, analytical skills and communication skills, both verbal and written, and has the ability to influence senior management.
• To demonstrate ability to present reports recommending improvements in processes and data recording to comply with national and local requirements to senior staff reducing the business risk.
• Experience of training delivery and presentations.
• Experience of leading and managing a team

Competencies and Personal Qualities

Contact details for an informal discussion

The ACRO HR Team can be contacted by email at acro.personnel@hampshire.police.uk or by phone on 01489 569843.

To discuss the role in confidence, or for guidance on the recruitment process, please contact Karen Progl on karen.progl@acro.police.uk

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting:

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.

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