Job Description

Employing Force

Devon & Cornwall

Contract Type

Permanent

Department

D&C Estates Department

Location

Police Headquarters, Exeter

Type of working arrangement

Hybrid Worker

A Hybrid Worker is an employee whose role can be performed remotely from a variety of alternative locations including force premises, partner organisation premises or a member of staff\'s home.

Grade

Grade 12

Advertised Internally / Externally

Internal and External Recruitment

Salary

Starts at \xc2\xa363,837 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of \xc2\xa371,760 per annum

Salary Information

The above salary is based on a full time (37 hour) salary. If you are successful in a part time role this will be pro-rata\'d to reflect your working hours.

Please note: Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade.

Does Flexi-Time apply to this role?

Yes

Allowances

Market Supplement / Market Forces Supplement

Additional allowance information

For additional information on allowances please see our page

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per week

37

Published role profile/ job description

Assessments will commence on the week of Assessments will commence on the week of - day Assessments will commence on the week of - month Assessments will commence on the week of - year

18 September 2023

Job Advert Description

Opportunity to earn up to \xc2\xa380,000 (inclusive of market supplement. See below for details on salary and allowances)

The salary range for this role is within Grade 12; the commencing annual salary is \xc2\xa363,837, rising by annual increments to a maximum of \xc2\xa371,760 per annum (pro rata). In addition, this role is currently eligible for a market supplement in addition to the basic salary to reflect determined market conditions. This will take effect from 1st November 2023 and will be reviewed annually on or around the end of the financial year and is limited to a period of 36 months. It can be confirmed, therefore, that a market supplement at the rate of \xc2\xa38,240 (pro rata) per annum will be payable.

Devon and Cornwall Police cover some of the UK\'s most beautiful countryside. We are the 4th largest force in the UK by area and the largest in England. Reporting into the Devon & Cornwall Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, as Head of Estates the successful candidate will lead the strategic development of the force estate to meet the organisation\'s business needs and associated aspects of service delivery.

This role will involve leading on the capital programme covering major projects and larger planned maintenance works along with the day-to-day responsibilities for reactive maintenance and compliance. Currently, there are 10 direct reports and 37 staff working within the department who operate throughout the force area.

This role is essential in achieving the vision and aims of the force which are:-

• To support effective police services - having the right facilities and specialist requirements in our estate.
• Visibility - ensuring accessibility and visibility to the public.
• Safe and efficient estate for staff and visitors

What you\'ll need to succeed

A sound working knowledge of strategic estate management and proven ability to lead the provision of a similarly complex service is essential for the role.

The successful candidate will share our purpose and values. Our purpose is to detect and prevent harm, protect the vulnerable and reduce crime. Our values include impartiality, integrity, public service and transparency. The estate is one of our \xe2\x80\x9cfront doors\xe2\x80\x9d to the public, partners, victims and offenders so we want to make sure it supports the police achieve the best outcomes for all.

If you are unsure if you meet the criteria for this position but are passionate about the role, we encourage you to apply. We want the right person with the right attitude and drive, and you may well be that person.

If you would like an informal chat, please call Nicola Allen on 07709 248712. To apply for this role please click the \'Apply\' button below to send a personal statement of no more than 1,000 words showing how you meet the criteria along with your CV.

In return we offer the following benefits

• A competitive salary with yearly increments
• Company sick pay
• 24 days per year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after five years continuous employment, plus bank holidays.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Flexitime.
• Onsite free parking at many police sites throughout both counties
• Access to a heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to group insurance scheme
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services.
• Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, and wellbeing services.

Closing Date

10/09/2023, 23:55

Under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted. A politically restricted post prevents an individual from having any active political role either in or outside the workplace and will automatically be disqualified from standing for or holding elected office. They are also restricted from canvassing on behalf of a political party or a person who is or seeks to be a candidate, and speaking to the public at large or publishing any written or artistic work that could give the impression that they are advocating support for a political party. For more information, please visit our or see Alliance PSD20 Working Practice via SharePoint.

For Further Information, Please Contact:

Hiring Line Manager

Nicola Allen

Hiring Line Manager Position

OPCC Treasurer

Hiring Line Manager Phone Number

07709248712

Hiring Line Manager Email Address

nicola.allen@dc-pcc.gov.uk

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