This role is only open for current serving Police Officers/ Staff from regional forces (West Mercia Police, Warwickshire Police, Staffordshire Police and West Midlands Police)
The West Midlands is located in the very heart of England and is underpinned by the UK's youngest and most diverse population.
West Mercia, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and West Midlands Police are part of and form the Regional Innovation Research Group reporting into the National Science and Innovation Board. A key part of this role is to support the regional innovation leads to implement and deliver innovation across the region. We in the West Midlands pride ourselves on embracing innovation and delivering a vision to be world leaders in policing. We believe that having inspirational, inclusive, considerate, and forward-thinking leaders is essential to achieve this. Working to the Regional Research and Innovation Coordinator, you will be central to delivering this world-class police service that our public expect and deserve.
To rise to the challenge, you will be someone who thrives on seeking out and implementing innovation for policing and the public. You should have the drive to transform policing through increasing productivity while making the most of every penny invested in policing. This is a challenging role where you will play an integral part in delivering our strategic aims while leading and motivating change.
Policing is under increasing pressure, but through the utilisation of tools and investment in technology advancements like facial recognition, artificial intelligence, and drones, we can maximise our use of resources. Through harnessing new technology and innovative thinking, we will save forces time, money, and resources. It will transform policing through increased productivity to ultimately ensure a better service for our communities, victims, and the public.
The Regional Science and Innovation Manager (RSIM) will play a fundamental role in coordinating regional Science and Innovation activity to enhance and accelerate the effectiveness of the two-way Science and Innovation routing from forces to the centre and from the centre to the forces. They will be expected to work within their region to understand the policing problems faced locally, regionally, and nationally. By working in partnership with key stakeholders, they will identify and implement Science & Innovation solutions.
Qualifications & Experience
In order to perform the duties of the Regional Science and Innovation Manager, you must:
1. Have a strong sense of direction and leadership, be able to take charge of and offer advice on strategic decisions, and be able to provide the regional innovation network with a purpose.
2. Be proficient in both written and spoken communication; able to draft complex reports, plans, and policies and interact with partners, employees, managers, and stakeholders.
3. Possess advanced analytical abilities and the capacity to comprehend and prepare for regional and national issues that have an impact on or could have an impact on the goals and strategic orientation of the regional innovation network.
4. Exhibit strong interpersonal skills, including the capacity to inspire and lead a team while establishing credibility, integrity, trust, and confidence in the delivery of the regional innovation network.
5. Have the capacity to network and exert influence locally, regionally, and nationally.
6. Possess confidence, resilience, and the ability to function under pressure.
7. Demonstrate the capability to think, plan, and act in a creative and innovative manner when addressing problems, delivering results, and managing change.
8. Have knowledge and experience in investigating ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness and promoting improvements in value for money.
Essential Criteria:
1. Degree level qualification
2. Significant experience within a policing environment
3. Experience in successfully delivering complex change
4. Intermediate Microsoft Skills
Desirable Skills:
1. An understanding of and experience working with OPCCs
2. Experience of dealing with procurement within a public sector environment
3. Understanding of NPCC structure and process
4. Appropriate project or programme management qualifications e.g., Prince2, MSP (or equivalent experience)
Hours and Location
Travel within the respective innovation region within England and Wales is required. The role requires agile working and will predominantly be based out of West Midlands Police Headquarters, Birmingham. You may also be required to travel to other innovation regions. We encourage applications from candidates located within their respective innovation region.
Vetting
Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance scrutiny prior to commencing their role. This will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
Medical
Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully passing medical checks, which may include a drugs test and, if required, a fitness test.
Contact
If you would like to discuss this opportunity more, please contact Nigel Johnston by emailing nigel.johnston@westmidlands.police.uk.
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a 'Disability Confident Interview Scheme' - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
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