XP216 Head of Futures and Innovation **External**
Head of Futures and Innovation
National Police Air Service (NPAS)
The role is based in Wakefield with the opportunity to work agile/remotely.
1 permanent full time role
New technology brings new opportunities for the future of police air support and we are looking for someone to lead the way. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of police air support.
As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, our new Head of Futures and Innovation is someone who is as excited as we are about the possibilities that new technology brings.
They strive to be at the forefront of developing new ways to deliver public safety from the air and will be responsible for defining and directing policy to meet the requirements of policing across England and Wales.
This will include the integration of BVLOS drones and alternative technologies into NPAS operations to deliver a safe, efficient and sustainable service.
With experience in leading innovative work, in partnership with industry, academia and HM Government, our new Head of Futures and Innovation will have extensive knowledge and understanding of UK aviation regulations and be familiar with working with the Civil Aviation Authority.
They will initiate, drive and deliver national research, trials and projects and seek out opportunities for emerging technology, drone operations and best practice in aviation, all the while supporting internal and external stakeholders through the complex processes.
This is a role that requires someone who is highly skilled in delivering major organisational programmes and with experience of the RPAS regulatory environment. Expertise in the application of aviation safety standards is critical.
About NPAS
Our purpose is to protect the public from the air.
NPAS is a unique policing service, providing borderless air support to all police forces in England and Wales from a national network of 15 bases.
NPAS was formed in 2012 and is governed by a national board made up of nine elected Police and Crime Commissioners and nine Chief Constables, each representing their police regions.
NPAS is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and building a service that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds, females, and people with disabilities. By improving our representation we can better reflect all the communities we serve. Please contact our Resourcing team if you have any questions relating to this, or you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process or beyond into role. All applications will be fairly and rigorously assessed by West Yorkshire Police / NPAS.
The application process will close at 23:55 on 22nd February 2022
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and the National Police Air Service (NPAS) is proud to serve all communities across England and Wales. We are committed to building a service that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds, females, and those with disabilities who are currently under-represented within West Yorkshire Police and NPAS. Disability is not necessarily a bar to application or success in this role and all applications are assessed individually. By addressing and improving our representation we can better reflect all the communities we strive to serve. Please contact our Resourcing team if you have any questions relating to this, or you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process or beyond into role. All applications will be fairly and rigorously assessed by West Yorkshire Police / NPAS.
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.