ACRO Deputy Manager HC618742

Location:

Fareham (PO17) – Hampshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

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Other Industries & Skills:

Management & Executive

Advertiser:

Shared Services Partnership

Job ID:

131215320

Posted On:

10 October 2024

Job Details

Job Title: ACRO Deputy Manager

Salary Range: £40,950-£44,394 Pro rata (Full-time 37 hours)

Work Location: Near Fareham

Hours per week: 30 hours, Monday – Friday with flexible office hours

Contact Type: Permanent

Closing date:  21 October 2024

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as a Deputy Manager, within a national policing unit.

About the role

The ACRO Deputy Manager post is key to the operational delivery of all ACRO business areas.  ACRO has 4 main business delivery portfolios with Deputy Managers in each, some are process and product focused whilst others are working on business and systems development, as an ACRO Deputy Manager you will be expected to work in any one of these business areas.

The successful candidate will manage their own workload and that of their team, deal with personnel matters and develop work streams relating to the wider strategic aims for the delivery of ACRO’s purpose – To support UK and international law enforcement by processing criminal records for the purposes of public protection, safeguarding and worldwide community safety.

-We are looking for a new team member with experience in managing people, whilst also working with both internal and external stakeholders.  You will provide clear, effective and visible leadership for your business area and support the ACRO Senior Manager to deliver against strategic objectives.
 

-Experienced in project management, delivering complex programmes of work that contribute to the purpose of the organisation and the delivery of strategic objectives.
 

-Practice continuous improvement, good risk and budget management and engender a culture of flexible working practices to make the most effective and efficient use of resources and service delivery to meet changing business needs.
 

-Manage, direct, develop and support all staff ensuring high professional standards, especially in respect of integrity, equality and diversity, which ensures ACRO maintains its status of being ‘a centre of excellence’ in respect of national criminal record matters and supports a ‘can do’ organisational culture.
 

-Engage and develop relationships with partner agencies (such as Government Agencies, Home Office Officials, disclosure and vetting agencies, external suppliers and Foreign Embassies) in relation to the work of ACRO.
 

-To represent ACRO at national/international meetings where required, advising on issues as appropriate.
 
-Whilst the size of your team may vary from 15 to 60 first and second line reports, the challenges you will face will always be diverse and will use your ingenuity and experience.
 

Please note that you may be required to work unsocial hours on occasion, sometimes at short notice in order to meet constantly changing business needs. 
As the role requires regular business travel, you must also be flexible and prepared to stay away from home when required. 

For more information about the role, please click here.

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.

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 25 days (pro-rata for part-time workers) 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

Application and interview

If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.

Please note you do not need to add a CV or covering letter, and these documents will not be reviewed when considering your application.

We would encourage you to visit our Join Us page, where you can find more information on the development and progression available, and view our candidate guidance.  

Essential Qualifications
-Educated to QCF Level 6 OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.

Essential Experience
-Experience in a management role with evidence of developing staff and robustly managing performance, conduct and attendance.

Competencies and Personal Qualities

We are Emotionally Aware

 Level 2

We Take Ownership

 Level 2

We are collaborative

Level 2

We Deliver, Support and Inspire

 Level 2

We are Innovative and Open Minded

 Level 2

We Analyse Critically

 Level 2

For guidance completing our application form, please click here.

Contact details for an informal discussion

The ACRO HR Team can be contacted by email at acro.personnelhampshire.police.uk or by phone on 01489 569843.

To discuss the role in confidence, or for guidance on the recruitment process, Thomas Mason on thomas.masonacro.police.uk

*note some benefits are subject to a minimum service requirement.

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.actionhampshire.pnn.police.uk

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.
 

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.
 

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.
 
The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: positive.actionhampshire.pnn.police.uk
 
The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase unders

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