ICT Network Manager

Location: Police Headquarters, Exeter, Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset

Salary: Grade 8 - Starts at £40,950 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £45,546 per annum

Type of working arrangement: Hybrid Worker - Hybrid working is a form of flexible working where workers spend some of their time working remotely (usually, but not necessarily, from home) and some in the employer's workspace.

The Role

Devon and Cornwall Police are seeking an ICT Network Manager to manage, monitor and optimise the ICT Network across both Devon & Cornwall and Dorset Police.

Responsibilities include providing advice in the feasibility and impact of strategic and tactical changes to ICT Network services.

The ICT Network Manager will own and manage the Voice and Data Network area working closely with our Managed Service provider.

The ideal candidate will have a previous ICT Networks exposure, ideally with related qualifications (although these can be achieved following successful appointment into the role).

This as a great opportunity to not only join our police force, but to be part of one of Devon & Cornwall’s largest employers and to influence the landscape of technology in policing.

This role can be based at our Devon and Cornwall Police Headquarters in Exeter or Dorset Police Headquarters in Winfrith. This is a hybrid role which means there is an opportunity for regular home working.

Skills and Qualifications

Degree in Computing, ICT, Technology or similar BSc or demonstrable equivalent experience which would allow them to support and deliver the requirements of the role
Ability to undertake and achieve ITIL Service Management certification if not held already
Project management qualification (Prince2 or Agile)
Appropriate contract management experience/qualifications
A high level of ICT competency as an advanced user of Microsoft M365 applications for data analysis, organisational planning and presentation purposes.
Experience in strategic ICT supplier and service management in a network or telephony technology area.
Proven successful project management of complex ICT projects
Experience in managing large budgets
Significant understanding and implementation of security best practice in the delivery of ICT services
Experience with Auditors and security specialists; and able to manage and deliver any resulting remediation plans and recommendations
Proven people, management and leadership skills
Effective communication skills with ability to communicate with all stakeholders at all levels through meetings, presentations and written reports.
Experienced in managing and supporting ICT services. Able to get the best out of key applications, understanding how they interface with other systems, how information is acquired, processed and managed, and how staff and partners use and benefit from this
Experience in negotiating with and managing 3rd party suppliers
Significant relevant experience in the management and monitoring of mission-critical network services within large organisations
Understanding of relevant legislation such as the Computer Misuse Act, Telecommunications Act and Data Protection Act

Benefits

A competitive salary with yearly increments.
25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5).
Company sick pay.
Competitive local government pension scheme.
Job related equipment, as required.
Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
Development and training opportunities.
Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).

To Apply

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ICT Network Manager