Deputy Director, Digital and Data
Independent Office for Police Conduct
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The role is a key senior leadership position in the IOPC and will be leading the Digital and Data function across the organization. As the IOPC transforms its core business, rationalises its technology infrastructure and exploits its own data as well as national data sets, this is a critical role at an exciting time for the IOPC.
The position reports to the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources and forms part of the Directors Senior Leadership Team. The post holder will be the Deputy Director of the Digital and Data Profession, accountable for fostering and developing the profession across the IOPC in line with the wider Civil Service profession model.
The post holder is responsible for collaboratively leading the development of the IOPC’s Digital and Data strategy, outlining the organization's ambition for how digital and data is to be used to achieve the organization's objectives. They will be a critical partner of operational leaders, anticipating the challenges of investigations, oversight and casework to develop and deliver a technology roadmap that improves productivity.
Main Responsibilities
* Development of IOPCs digital and data strategies, including achieving buy‑in from key stakeholders.
* Creating a roadmap of activities and ensuring the right operating model is in place to realise the strategic vision and aligning delivery to IOPC priorities.
* Leadership of a senior team responsible for running other core teams and services to agreed service levels and budgets.
* Developing and maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, users, service partners/vendors and cross‑government peers.
* Reducing costs and bureaucracy within IOPC through process efficiency and automation.
The Ideal Candidate
* An engaging, adaptable, and collaborative leader with experience managing multiple complex teams.
* Ability to build strong, inclusive, high‑performing teams and cross‑team working relationships whilst delivering Digital and Data activities.
* A strategic and inspirational leader who can lead effectively through uncertainty and get the best out of a diverse workforce.
* A strategic thinker capable of shaping direction in a complex landscape and developing innovative ideas while maintaining existing service levels.
* Experience of simplifying a complex technology architecture to improve resilience, support and opportunities for better use of data and knowledge.
* Strong understanding of how better use of internal and national data sets can generate insights into the police accountability system to magnify impact on strategic objectives.
* Ability to manage senior stakeholders, internally and externally, and confidence in influencing senior officials and key partners.
* Ability to produce clear, non‑technical advice on complex issues, articulating risks simply, clearly and persuasively to senior decision‑makers.
* Excellent technical skills with proven experience delivering multiple end‑to‑end Digital and Data solutions backed by strong domain knowledge.
* Proven commercial expertise, including innovative sourcing and managing relationships with large suppliers.
* A growth mindset with a pragmatic, disciplined approach to digital delivery.
* Experience delivering major programmes, including those with trade‑offs and considerable risk.
Additional Information
The role requires clearance to Security Check (SC) level. The post holder will be expected to gain or hold security clearance to Security Check (SC).
We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to a more innovative and dynamic workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are typically under‑represented or disadvantaged in society, including women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, parents and carers, disabled candidates and neurodiverse candidates.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported.
Reasonable Adjustments
* Extra time for presentations or interview questions.
* Formatting changes such as colours for text or background on written assignments.
* Questions presented in writing during interviews.
Benefits
* 27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days).
* Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave.
* Voluntary Health Cash Plan provided by BHSF.
* Civil Service pension.
* Civil Service maternity leave package.
* PAM employee assistance programme.
* Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics at an affordable price provided by Vivup.
* Car Leasing Scheme.
* Staff Networks focused on each of the protected characteristics, run by staff: Enable Network, Age Network, Welsh Network, Pride and LGBTQ+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network.
* Learning and development tailored to your role.
* An environment with flexible working options.
* A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
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Information for Applicants
Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. The move is subject to eligibility for other government schemes, such as Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
In performing this role, you may have occasional exposure to distressing material which will likely be impactful, traumatic and challenging. The IOPC recognises this and offers all staff a range of wellbeing provisions, including TRiM (Trauma Risk Management), peer‑to‑peer support, a dedicated Wellbeing Advisor and access to free confidential counselling. All staff are strongly encouraged to proactively access and engage with the support available. If you would like to speak about this element of the role with somebody already doing similar work at the IOPC please contact and this can be arranged.
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