Job Description

Job Title: ACRO Strategic Support Manager - HC611690

Location: Near Fareham

Salary: PO1, \xc2\xa336,480 - \xc2\xa339,183per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday - Friday with flexible working hours)

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 26th September 2023 at 23.59 hours

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

About the role

The successful applicant will support the Senior Manager within the Information Management Portfolio in developing and improving the quality of service provision, maintaining standards of professional practice. They will provide specialist advice in relation to Policing Systems such as the UK Police National Computer (PNC), in support of force objectives and strategies.

The Strategic Support Manager will represent ACRO regarding Police System matters, will maintain effective relationships with several partner agencies and liaise with His Majesty\'s Inspectorate Committee (HMIC), Home Office and other UK police forces.

The successful applicant must work a minimum of 37 hours, across 5 days. Working hours can be discussed at interview.

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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 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.

What\'s on offer?

As members of Hampshire 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 (following the successful completion of any required training)
• 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 24 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years\' 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\'ve 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.

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Essential Qualifications

Educated to OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.

Desirable Qualifications

PNC Qualifications/ course passes

Essential Experience

Experience of verbal and written communication with staff at management level both within the organisation and externally.

In depth practical knowledge of PNC and a good understanding of how law enforcement agencies use PNC data.

Familiarity with operational support and business change.

Ability to perform at a strategic level with demonstrable experience in operating under pressure, meeting deadlines and balancing priorities.

Experience in interpreting and implementing changes in legislation.

Proficient in the use of IT

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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