Force Research Bureau Supervisor

Division / Department - Corporate Development
Grade - Grade 9
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £28,302 - £30,783
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - Yes
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Sussex Police Force Research Bureau are an operational team supporting Policing and key partner agencies. We are looking to recruit an experienced full time Supervisor with recent or current experience of managing teams that undertake Multi-functional processes providing information to support Policing and key stakeholders over a 24 hour period. You will have leadership skills to manage, support and maximise potential through performance, attendance and conduct issues.

The role is responsible for providing expertise on the National systems that the team interrogate and information gathering, this includes the ability to Audit the activity that is undertaken, and reporting any concerns.

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent criminality and respond to harm and keep people safe.

Your day-to day duties would include:
Act as a point of expert knowledge on the Force Research services and the use of Police National and Local Systems

Responsible for the auditing of National systems and reporting any concerns from the audits to the manager

Liaising with associated agencies, Business Partners, Custody centres and Sussex Police personnel, of all ranks / grades, giving support and advice as necessary

To maximise staff potential and manage staff performance, attendance and personnel related issues

Ensure compliance with legislation, Police and Home Office policies and procedures, GDPR, Data Protection Act.

Skills & Experience

To be successful in this role it is essential that you can demonstrate and evidence recent experience of managing a team at 1st line supervisory level.

Experience of researching and analysing large amounts of information from various systems and decision making on information identified and any risks that may be associated

Well developed people skills, together with strong written and verbal communication which must be concise, factual and of a high standard

A proven ability to problem solving with solutions that meet the stakeholders needs whilst remaining within GDPR Data Protection, legal requirements and Policy frameworks.

Proven organisational & Planning skills with the ability to work under pressure. the ability to be flexible and adaptable in your work whilst working independently in a busy environment

Managing areas of poor performance, attendance, and overall performance
identifying effective solutions to resolve issues through proactive focused support of the team’s welfare to address any concerns at the earliest opportunity.

Assessing, prioritising, and allocating work, received in the team on a daily basis and identifying priorities.

The supervisor has discretionary authority to direct teams to priority activities and will provide clear and accurate written reports, therefor strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Why Work With Us?
- Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
- We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;- career progression
- contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
- generous annual leave allowance
- discounts for everyday spend
- on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
- generous and supportive parental leave
- financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
- discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Further Information

This post works a shift pattern covering 18 hour span between 0700 - 0000 3 earlies and 3 lates on a rolling 6 on 4 off pattern. The pattern covers 365 days of the year including Bank Holidays