ICT Technical Security Lead - Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police
- Exeter, Devon, Dorset, Hybrid
- Multiple Terms
- See advert details.
Salary: Grade 8 - Starts at £44,700 rising by yearly increments to a maximum of £49,716 per annum
Please note that the above salary is based on working 37 hours per week. If this role is part-time or you are appointed on a part-time basis your salary will be prorated to reflect this. Exceptions to starting salary may apply if you are an existing Devon and Cornwall or Dorset Police Staff employee substantively posted to a role at the same grade.
Type of working arrangement: Hybrid Worker - Hybrid working is a form of flexible working where workers spend some of their time working remotely (usually, but not necessarily, from home) and some in the employer's workspace.
Hours per week: this role is 37 hours per week. However we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part-time basis and are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.
About the role:
The principal responsibility of the ICT Technical Security Lead is to lead the ICT Security area providing technical security services and protective monitoring services to the Alliance. With responsibilities that include but are not limited to:
- Establishing, maintaining and monitoring, in conjunction with other Alliance personnel and third parties, appropriate service level, availability, configuration, capacity, change and release management processes for ICT security services
- Assess all changes to ICT systems, applications, processes and services for security implications and advise accordingly. With an emphasis on securely enabling business needs rather than blocking them.
- Providing accurate and detailed advice and guidance to the Alliance in the feasibility and impact of strategic and tactical changes to the ICT security, systems and services
- Lead teams – in-house, third party and partner - in the development and installation of appropriate ICT security solutions, often within the context of an agreed project methodology, so as to support the delivery of improved operational performance or to offer other clear business benefits
- Leading the team tasked with the day to day support of the Alliance ICT services, ensuring that they perform to agreed Force standards and service levels and within budgetary constraints
- Provide feedback to staff on performance, support development of them and their teams and undertake line management responsibilities
Want to know more about this role?
Further detail regarding this role and the essential requirements can be found within the role profile attached below.
If you think this may be the role for you and would like further information, please contact: Gary GILLARD (ICT Digital Innovation Manager), email address Gary.GILLARD@devonandcornwall.police.uk.
What you get if you join us:
If you work for us, you will get access to:
- A competitive salary with yearly increments.
- 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time workers).
- Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
- Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one off payment of £5).
- Company sick pay.
- Competitive local government pension scheme.
- Job related equipment, as required.
- Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
- Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
- Support networks, free Employees Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
- Development and training opportunities.
- Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check-ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
- Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
- Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).
Competency and Values Framework (CVF)
Level 2: click this link for details of the CVF level for this specific role.
Recruitment process
Application Stage:
For further information and to apply please go to our website, ICT Technical Security Lead - Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police.
Selection Stage:
The selection for this role will consist of Shortlisting, Interview.
Applications will be anonymised and then shortlisted by the shortlisting panel. Following the shortlisting you will be notified of the recruitment decision via email along with feedback on your application.
If successful, you will then be invited to an interview. This will be based on the Competency Values Framework at Level 1, 2 or 3 as detailed in the role profile/job description and additional CVF document.
The interview process is due to take place week commencing 2 November 2026 .
Some roles may also require an assessment. Further information on this will be provided following the shortlisting process. The assessment date will be on if applicable.
Pre-requisites:
If you are successful through the selection stage of the recruitment process, we will make a conditional offer of appointment and commence pre-requisite checks. These checks can include:
- Vetting checks,
- Reference checks,
- Medical assessment,
- Qualification review,
- Right to Work checks.
A formal offer of appointment and start date will not be agreed until all checks are satisfactorily completed. If you are successful at the selection stage your conditional offer will outline which of these checks are applicable to you.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice. While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers the content of the application and the skills you demonstrate, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!
Please apply by 12:00 on the closing date.
Interview Date: Week beginning 2nd November 2026
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationExeterDevonDorsetHybrid
- Work Postcode
Police Headquarters, Exeter, Devon or Police Headquarters, Winfrith, Dorset
- Reference
EK2252
- Occupational GroupITManagement & Senior Management
- Salary Details
See advert details.
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull TimePart Time
- Hours
See advert details.
- Closing Date
18/10/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes