Chief Data Officer

Job content

This is a unique opportunity to join Durham Constabulary at critical time in police history. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape and influence the national landscape as we work towards implementation of the NPCC National Digital Strategy.

Durham Constabulary is one of the leading forces in using technology to harness data. Our aim is to maximise the operational value of data whilst maintaining public trust and confidence.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on a programme of information improvement and innovation, allowing the constabulary to maximise the operational benefits of its information assets in a lawful and ethical way.

This role will lead the Information Management Department (including, information security, information rights and disclosure and records management and quality). This role will also perform the function of the Data Protection Officer and as such will oversee the processing of law enforcement data.

Candidates will be expected to have at least three years’ senior managerial experience, setting strategic direction for management. Senior management experience of data management within a complex environment is also a requirement. In addition, at least five years’ professional experience is required working in the management of various information systems.

Durham Constabulary benefits

• Durham Constabulary offers a minimum of 26 days annual leave rising to 31 days after five years continuous service.
• A defined benefit pension scheme (career average) with death in service benefit.
• A flexible approach to work/life balance issues and an excellent working environment.
• We offer secure parking on site at competitive rate compared to normal city centre parking charges and are located close to the local bus and train services.
• We have an onsite café serving fresh food daily and employee kitchen facilities.

Salary

Higher Principal Officer 1 £52,413 - £59,895 per annum

A market forces supplement to a maximum of 10% will be considered for a period of 5 years.

Hours

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. As a member of a professional team, you will be expected to work outside these hours occasionally.

Qualifications

A Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., Information Management)

Fully Qualified Professional (e.g., Member of Information & Records Management Society) – Awarding Professional Body

If you possess an equivalent qualification you must clearly outline this on your application. Failure to do say may result in your application not being progressed.

Further information regarding the relevancy of equivalent qualifications is available from the OfQual website at http://ofqual.gov.uk/help-and-advice/comparing-qualifications/

Successful candidates will be required to provide copies of all relevant qualifications.

Closing Date

12pm (noon) Monday 18th April 2022

TO APPLY

Please apply through the vacancy on our own website. From there you can download the application form and complete your application. Completed application forms are to be returned to Human Resources.

Please note that Curriculum Vitaes (CVs) will not be accepted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £52,413.00-£59,895.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application deadline: 14/01/2022
Reference ID: 174/21