The Information Management Team are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join us as a Systems Audit Supervisor. ACRO as an organisation is a National Policing Unit, and the role includes leading a team of National System Auditors looking at the Police National Computer (PNC), Criminal History Scotland (CHS) and Northern Ireland’s Causeway (CRV).
More about the role
National Systems Auditing focuses on 4 key areas: Integrity Monitoring, Search and Admin. Error Auditing, Celebrity/Known to Records reviews and Compliance Auditing. These tasks ensure that ACRO is compliant with National Agreements for system access, Codes of Practice as well as User Manuals, Data Protection legislation, and our own internal operating decisions and staff guidance. The post holder will be fundamental to ensuring that ACRO remain a trusted Data Processor for the UK Police Forces and other stakeholders.
In working across these 4 processes and National Systems, the role holder will also play a key part in communicating Audit requirements to the operational areas of ACRO. The ideal candidate will be able to build lasting professional relationships across all departments, working alongside process re-engineering projects to ensure that legislated Audit requirements are met by new projects.
Flexible working requests will be considered for this vacancy, however ideally the candidate will be able to work a minimum of 37 hours, across 5 days. Working hours can be discussed at interview.
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More 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 an attractive and modern business park close to the M27 between Portsmouth and Southampton.
Please visit our website for the full range of products and services we provide to UK police forces and international agencies.
What's 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
Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
Local Government Pension Scheme
Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
Staff representation groups and inclusion network
*note some benefits are subject to a minimum service requirement.
Application and interview
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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 QCF Level 3 OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level
Desirable Qualification
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) qualification
Essential Experience
Excellent working knowledge of using IT systems and the use of databases and spreadsheets
Experience in contributing to business practice and procedures.
Proven analytical and investigative skills
Desirable Experience
Extensive audit experience, knowledge of data protection principles and the Force Information Security Policy.
To have already undertaken and passed the PNC Update Course.
Competencies and Personal Qualities
We are Emotionally Aware Level 2
We Take Ownership Level 2
We are Collaborative Level 1
We Analyse Critically Level 2
Integrity
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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 Katherine Nicholls at katherine.nicholls@acro.police.uk
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