Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Lead Developer
Force North Wales Police
Role Type: Police Staff
Business Area: Corporate Services
Location: Colwyn Bay Force Headquarters
Grade: POE
Agile Working: Hybrid - this role can be performed from home more often than not.
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Hours: 37
Type of Contract: Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required: 2
Closing Date: 28/05/2026, 12:00
Role Purpose
Responsibility for overseeing end-to-end implementation of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) capability within force, taking a leading role in scoping, development of and implementation of robotic automations. This post will be within the RPA team in the Project management office (PMO).
This role requires effective collaboration with other RPA developers, process analysts, project managers and business area leads to embed successful change. You will play a critical part in North Wales Police’s development of RPA capability under the Head of Change, with a major role in designing effective processes for benefits capture and governance around RPA prioritisation. Knowledge and experience of the Blue Prism platform are essential.
Requirements
* Degree (or equivalent) in robotics/computer science/technology related discipline or significant hand on experience developing RPA solutions within a professional environment.
* Significant experience in technical roles across whole RPA implementation lifecycle, from scoping of opportunity areas to development of solutions, testing, and ongoing support for live robots.
* Formal advanced certification (at postgraduate level) and practical experience with Blue Prism platform.
* Experience of mentoring or overseeing more junior developers, with ability to task effectively and mentor such that their experience and capabilities can improve over time.
* Evidence of excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across different business areas.
* Experience of documenting solutions and system dependencies within complex automation projects, including ability to develop understanding of core ICT requirements for new projects.
* Ability to problem‑solve in a fast‑paced environment to address emerging issues and complex customer requirements, while maintaining a high level of service to the organisation.
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