RS580 Regional Imaging Manager **External**
Regional Imaging Manager
Regional Scientific Support Services
Calder Park, Wakefield
Are you ready for a rewarding challenge? We are seeking an exceptional candidate to join our team of 2 Imaging Managers within Regional Scientific Support Services (RSSS).
In line with the strategic goals of RSSS, the Regional Imaging Manager is responsible for providing a service to multiple Force customers by jointly leading and developing imaging services.
As well as the requisite professional and business skills needed to lead dynamic operational services within an innovative and world-leading organisation, applicants will be able to demonstrate all the behaviours expected of a modern policing leader at a senior level. This will include self-awareness, ethical and fair decision making, emotional intelligence, and supportive leadership – all of which are key areas of focus for RSSS.
Most of the Imaging Unit’s services are located at Calder Park, Wakefield and Havertop, Normanton. The appointed candidate will therefore be required to work at both locations.
Key responsibilities will be as follows:
• To lead the delivery of imaging services for photographic, video/digital editing, plan drawing, surveying, facial imaging, multi-media, CCTV, audio, and National VIPER Bureau services.
• To formulate strategic responses to legislation, technology, and forensic development to identify opportunities and maximise effectiveness of imaging services.
• To assist, and deputise for, the Regional Head of Central Services at regional and national project boards.
• To review policies and procedures to ensure effective use of resources in support of major and complex investigations. This will include advising up to Chief Officer level as well as advising external agencies.
• To ensure all Imaging Unit procedures are compliant with health and safety, and other legislation, including accreditation standards required by the Forensic Science Regulator.
• Improving the quality of the service by providing support for the completion of audits and inspections and resolving complaints.
• To develop and oversee the contracts for the supply of services to and from RSSS.
The following key attributes are required:
• Significant experience as a first line manager, together with strong people management skills.
• Role-model and leadership qualities, which can be evidenced through positive behaviour and meeting objectives.
• The ability to lead projects, and to identify efficiencies and cost savings.
• An aptitude for computer-based work – including accurate keyboard skills.
• The ability to prioritise workload to deliver a service provision and good customer service.
• An up-to-date knowledge of technology and scientific advances relating to Police imaging services.
West Yorkshire Police offers a range of benefits including:
• flexible and hybrid working options to achieve work-life balance; and
• a generous pension scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Please note that due to the nature of the role, the appointed candidate will be required to provide biometric samples (fingerprints and DNA) for inclusion on the respective Police elimination databases. This is for routine speculative searching purposes.
Informal enquiries welcome – please contact Neil Woods, Regional Head of Scientific Support Central Services. Email: neil.woods@westyorkshire.police.uk.
Closing date for applications: 23:55 hours on 28th March 2024.
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.