Total 2 job vacancies by Wiltshire Police

Wiltshire Police - Delivery Support Unit Manager
Permanent Position
Grade W12 - £53,406 - £56,226
Based Police HQ, Devizes

About Us: Wiltshire Police is dedicated to delivering a high-quality service, ensuring the safety and well-being of our community. As we continue to evolve and improve, we are seeking a proactive and experienced Delivery Support Unit Manager to join our Strategy and Change Department. This role is pivotal in driving strategic transformation and ensuring the execution of our force strategy.

Why join us: You will get the opportunity to drive strategic transformation within a leading police force. Work in a dynamic, agile environment. Competitive salary and benefits package. Supportive culture focused on professional development and continuous improvement.

Job Purpose: As the Delivery Support Unit Manager, you will be instrumental in managing and facilitating strategic change across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Change, you will advise senior leaders on transformation decisions, oversee strategic programs, and ensure the delivery of impactful outcomes. You will lead a team of Programme and Project Managers and ensure professional change delivery. Your leadership will be key in defining and implementing an effective delivery framework, allocating resources, managing risks, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve our strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership:

Lead with integrity, transparency, and a focus on continuous improvement.
Take ownership of service quality, contributing to the overall success of Wiltshire Police.
Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture.
Build effective relationships with key stakeholders, including Chief Officers and Executives.
Translate customer requirements into actionable insights and complex solutions.
Design and implement key processes to enhance service efficiency.

Strategy Deployment and Transformation:

Identify and drive the program of transformation required to achieve strategic aims.
Collaborate with business leads and partners to design and develop solutions for improved service delivery.
Develop clear Change Delivery Plans, managing inter dependencies and synergies.

Strategic Change Capability:

Provide a Centre of Excellence for delivering change initiatives.
Implement a robust delivery framework aligned with professional standards.
Offer professional leadership in project and programme management, embedding consistent practices across the organisation.
Build and maintain a high-performing team of Programme and Project Managers, developing talent in program and project management.

Managing Change and Improvement Priorities:

Oversee the delivery of strategic change and improvement, including scheduling, resource analysis, and budget monitoring.
Ensure effective governance for change activities.
Drive the implementation of change, managing a collective delivery model with key resources and stakeholders.
Act as the escalation point for major project issues, risks, and changes.

Qualifications and Experience:

Degree level education or equivalent experience.
Professional training/qualification in Transformation and Change Management.
Experience leading high-performing teams and managing large corporate projects.
Expertise in resource and budget planning, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative working.
Proven track record in delivering professional services and managing external contracts.

Skills:

Strong leadership and innovation skills.
Proficiency in translating strategy into delivery plans.
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Ability to manage complex situations and prioritise competing demands.
Competence in Microsoft Desktop Packages and program management systems.

Recruitment Process:

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 23rd June

In Person Interview Date: Wednesday 3rd July

Interview Location: Police HQ, Devizes

Interview Format:

The interview will comprise 4 components including; Short Presentation, CV review, competency and behavioural questions, and candidate questions.

Total interview duration approximately 1hr 20 mins

Wiltshire Police is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Wiltshire Police are recruiting Police Constables

Becoming a Police Constable is a career like no other, presented with the opportunity to a varied career progression and promotion process. You can also choose to specialise in specific areas of policing and Wiltshire Police takes pride in offering support and guidance to ensure you can fulfil your ambitions and full potential.

We are looking for honest, respectful, and motivated individuals who are passionate about serving our communities and committed to helping keep Wiltshire safe!

As a Police Constable no two days are the same, it’s a challenging yet hugely rewarding role. If you have great communication skills, enjoy teamwork, and thrive on variety then this is the job for you! Preventing, detecting, and tackling crime are key elements of this role, however you will need determination, patience, and the ability to build and maintain relationships with the public; in order to support and protect victims and vulnerable individuals. You will make a real difference to people’s lives, every day, and often when they need you the most.

Keep Wiltshire safe whilst obtaining a degree- earn while you learn!

The starting salary for a Police Constable £28,551.00 (Pay Point 1).

Your salary will increase yearly on the anniversary of your start date and by pay awards, which are generally effective from 1st September in any year. Maximum salary after 7 years’ service as a Police Constable is £46,044.00

We are currently offering two entry routes for the intake beginning 6th January 2025

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)

Here at Wiltshire, we recognise policing as a degree-level profession. Join as a Police Constable, receive on the job training, and receive fully funded academic study. We work with the University of South Wales and from day one you will become a full time Police Constable and a full-time student.

During your first 24 weeks of training (including two scheduled weeks holiday) you will undertake your initial Police Learning Phase (IPL) you will be provided with a timetable for this period, typically it is Monday-Friday 09:00am- 17:00pm. Your academic study will be incorporated into your timetable during this period, and you will always have support from your trainers and the university lecturers. Please note that no leave other than the scheduled two weeks can be taken during your first 24 weeks as an officer.

Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)

The PCDA route is a three-year integrated vocational degree apprenticeship, with on and off the job training, learning both practical skills and academic study.

At the end of your academic study, you will be awarded the ‘Degree in Professional Policing Practice’.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to begin your training, you must hold a level 2 qualification in English Language and Maths at GCSE grade C or above or grades 4-9 before joining.

You should also hold a level 3 qualification equivalent to 64 UCAS points.

If you do not hold a level 3 qualification, please contact the Recruitment Team to discuss this further, we will ask for a Personal Statement in place of this qualification for review.

Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)

The DHEP route is a two-year integrated vocational course, with on and off the job training, learning both practical skills and academic study.

At the end of your academic study, you will be awarded the ‘Graduate Diploma in Professional Policing Practice’

Eligibility:

To be eligible to begin your training, you must hold a degree in any subject- Level 6 or equivalent.

Please note that for either route you must be able toe evidence the required qualifications with full certification.

You can apply without these; however, you will not be permitted to begin training until you have obtained this required evidence.

We want our police force to reflect the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, genders, and ages. Please get in touch with our Positive Action team for any help and guidance Postiveaction@wiltshire.police.uk

Applicants will be invited to attend a Mandatory Awareness Event (date TBC) this will include information about becoming an Officer, studying with the University of South Wales and what to expect throughout the recruitment process.

Please Note:

To begin training you must have a FULL UK driving License
You must be aged 18 to begin training
You must be a British citizen, an EC/EEA national or a Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with no restrictions on your stay in the United Kingdom.
You will need a minimum of three years continuous residential history in the UK for you to meet vetting requirements.
You must hold the required qualifications as described above for your desired entry route.

This Vacancy will close on 20/06/2024 at 23:55pm no applications will be considered after this.

If you need any support with your application or require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Email: recruitment@wiltshire.police.uk Telephone: 01225 256 922



Click Apply now and begin your journey to becoming a Police Constable for Wiltshire!

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